deceit
intermediateB2/dɪˈsiːt/ · de-ceit
The act of deceiving or misleading someone.
Meanings
The act of deceiving or misleading someone.
کسی کو دھوکہ دینا یا گمراہ کرنا
دھوکہ
dhoka
Common Collocations
- act of deceit
- deceit and betrayal
- deceitful practices
Example Sentences
His deceit was evident in his lies.
اس کا دھوکہ اس کی جھوٹ میں واضح تھا۔
Us ka dhoka us ki jhoot mein wazeh tha.
The businessman was accused of deceit.
تاجر پر دھوکہ دہی کا الزام تھا۔
Tajir par dhoka dehi ka ilzam tha.
They uncovered the deceit behind the seemingly honest deal.
انہوں نے ایک نظر آنے والی ایماندار ڈیل کے پیچھے دھوکے کو بے نقاب کیا۔
Unhoon ne ek nazar aane wali imaandar deal ke peeche dhoke ko bay naqab kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deceit' as 'deceiving someone', where the act of deceit misleads others.
Picture a person hiding behind a mask, representing deceit.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دھوکے سے بہاروں کا وعدہ نہ کر، خفا نہ ہو، وعدہ وفا کرکے جا رہا ہوں
Dhoke se baharon ka wada na kar, Khafa na ho, wada wafa karke ja raha hoon
Do not promise springs with deceit, Do not be upset, I leave having kept my promise.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکہ ہمیشہ دھوکے کو ہی جنم دیتا ہے
Dhoka hamesha dhoke ko hi janam deta hai
Deceit always begets deceit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "deceite" — to deceive
First known use: 14th century
The word 'deceit' evolved from the Old French 'deceite', which is derived from Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to catch or ensnare'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.