Deception and Pretense

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

Pretense is a synonym for deception in misleading topic. In some cases you can use "Pretense" instead a noun "Deception", when it comes to topics like dishonesty.

Nearby Words: deceive, deceit, deceptive, deceptively

Pretense noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Deception is a synonym for pretense in falsehood topic. You can use "Deception" instead a noun "Pretense", if it concerns topics such as dishonesty.

Nearby Words: pretend, pretence, pretension, pretentiousness, pretender