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    deception

    US /dɪˈsɛpʃən/

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    UK /dɪ'sepʃn/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounUse of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
    Ann quickly saw through his lies and deception
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe quality of being deceptive; misleading.
    He used deception to get what he wanted.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA trick or scheme used to deceive someone.
    It was all a clever deception.

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    Former Secret Service agent shares tips on how to read people

    05:33Former Secret Service agent shares tips on how to read people
    • It's for everything. One, it's yes, it's detecting deception. Of course, we want to know what people are thinking and especially if they're lying to us.

      It's for everything. One, it's yes, it's detecting deception. Of course, we want to know what people are thinking and especially if they're lying to us.

    • One, it's, yes, is it detecting deception?

      One, it's, yes, is it detecting deception?

    A2

    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

      By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

    • By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

      By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

    B1

    The Psychology of Malignant Narcissists - People of the Lie

    13:58The Psychology of Malignant Narcissists - People of the Lie
    • The conscience of the malignant narcissist, in contrast, is forced into a state of dormancy by continual acts of self-deception.

      The conscience of the malignant narcissist, in contrast, is forced into a state of dormancy by continual acts of self-deception.

    • The conscience of the malignant narcissist, in contrast, is forced into a state of dormancy by continual acts of self-deception.

      The conscience of the malignant narcissist, in contrast, is forced into a state of dormancy by continual acts of self-deception.

    A1

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • In reality, there was no Armada, but the deception meant potentially thousands of sailors' lives were saved.

      In reality, there was no Armada, but the deception meant potentially thousands of sailors' lives were saved.

    • in reality there was no Armada, but the deception meant potentially thousands of sailors lives were saved a

      in reality there was no Armada, but the deception meant potentially thousands of sailors lives were saved a

    B1

    外科医だけど「移植手術」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:34外科医だけど「移植手術」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Coercion or even deception to donate organs is fairly common.

      Coercion or even deception to donate organs is fairly common.

    • Coercion or even deception to donate organs is fairly common.

      Coercion or even deception to donate organs is fairly common.

    B2

    Theranos: The Most Evil Business In The World

    15:40Theranos: The Most Evil Business In The World
    • When investors asked to come see the machine in action, Elizabeth created an elaborate deception so they didn't realise how faulty the machine was.

      When investors asked to come see the machine in action, Elizabeth created an elaborate deception so they didn't realise how faulty the machine was.

    • When investors asked to come see the machine in action, Elizabeth created an elaborate deception so they didn't realize how faulty the machine was.

      When investors asked to come see the machine in action, Elizabeth created an elaborate deception so they didn't realize how faulty the machine was.

    B1

    Best Christian Family Movie "Where Is My Home" | God Gave Me a Happy Family (English Dubbed Movie)

    40:13Best Christian Family Movie "Where Is My Home" | God Gave Me a Happy Family (English Dubbed Movie)
    • cast off Satan's deception and shackles,

      cast off Satan's deception and shackles,

    • That way, we can gradually shun evil, cast off Satan's deception and shackles, and walk life's proper path.

      That way, we can gradually shun evil, cast off Satan's deception and shackles, and walk life's proper path.

    B1

    2019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)

    40:362019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)
    • That way, we can avoid Satan's temptations and seduction and escape Satan's deception, corruption, and harms.

      That way, we can avoid Satan's temptations and seduction and escape Satan's deception, corruption, and harms.

    • That way, we can avoid Satan's temptations and seduction and escape Satan's deception, corruption, and harms.

      That way, we can avoid Satan's temptations and seduction and escape Satan's deception, corruption, and harms.

    B1

    Introducing the iPhone 5S

    03:02Introducing the iPhone 5S
    • incredibly innovative, with our deception. We're breaking new ground every day on how

      incredibly innovative, with our deception. We're breaking new ground every day on how

    B1

    Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38

    10:08Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38
    • The participant doesn't know that those other people are all actors, a common deception used in social psychological research,

      The participant doesn't know that those other people are all actors, a common deception used in social psychological research,

    • doesn't know that those other people are all actors, a common deception used in social-psychological

      doesn't know that those other people are all actors, a common deception used in social-psychological

    B1