Deception and Openness

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Deception noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.

Usage example: a telemarketing company with a reputation for deception

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Openness is an antonym for deception in topics: trickery, trick, misleading.

Nearby Words: deceive, deceit, deceptive, deceptively

Openness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Deception is an antonym for openness.

Nearby Words: open, opening, openly

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