Deceipt vs. Deceit: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 15, 2023
"Deceipt" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Deceit," which refers to the act or practice of deceiving; deception.

Which is correct: Deceipt or Deceit
How to spell Deceit?

Deceipt is Incorrect

Deceit is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Deceit" has "ceit" not "ceipt."

Sawaira Riaz
Nov 15, 2023
Recall "receive" as an exception, but "Deceit" follows the "i before e" rule.

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Nov 15, 2023
Link "Deceit" with "lie" as both involve untruths.

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Nov 15, 2023
Envision "Deceit" as a hidden trap; traps don't have "p" in them.

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Nov 15, 2023
Use mnemonic: "Deceive without the 've' is Deceit."

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Nov 15, 2023
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Deceipt and Deceit Definitions
Deceit
Deceit embodies intentional false representation.
The scam involved a lot of deceit.

Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
Deceit
Deceit is the quality of being deceitful or treacherous.
Deceit lurked behind his friendly demeanor.

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Oct 27, 2023
Deceit
Deceit refers to dishonesty or fraudulent behavior.
She was hurt by his deceit.

Harlon Moss
Oct 27, 2023
Deceit
Deceit denotes the act of misleading or lying.
The merchant's deceit cost him his reputation.

Janet White
Oct 27, 2023
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Deceit
Deceit is the concealment or distortion of truth for misdirection.
His tale was full of deceit.

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Oct 27, 2023
Deceit
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
The whole conversation was merely a deceit.

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Oct 20, 2023
Deceit
(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.

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Oct 20, 2023
Deceit
An attempt or disposition to deceive or lead into error; any declaration, artifice, or practice, which misleads another, or causes him to believe what is false; a contrivance to entrap; deception; a wily device; fraud.
Making the ephah small and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit.
Friendly to man, far from deceit or guile.
Yet still we hug the dear deceit.

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Oct 20, 2023
Deceit
Any trick, collusion, contrivance, false representation, or underhand practice, used to defraud another. When injury is thereby effected, an action of deceit, as it called, lies for compensation.

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Oct 20, 2023
FAQs
Which preposition is used with Deceit?
"Of" as in "deceit of the highest order."

Aimie Carlson
Nov 15, 2023
Why is it called Deceit?
It's derived from the Latin "decipere" meaning "to deceive."

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Nov 15, 2023
Which vowel is used before Deceit?
The vowel "a" can precede it, as in "a deceit."

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Nov 15, 2023
What is the second form of Deceit?
Nouns don't typically have a "second form."

Aimie Carlson
Nov 15, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Deceit?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence context.

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Nov 15, 2023
Is Deceit a vowel or consonant?
"Deceit" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.

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Nov 15, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Deceit?
The second syllable, "ceit," is stressed.

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Nov 15, 2023
Which determiner is used with Deceit?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," or "our" can be used.

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Nov 15, 2023
What is the first form of Deceit?
The term itself, "Deceit," is its primary form.

Janet White
Nov 15, 2023
How is Deceit used in a sentence?
His charm was nothing but a mask for his deceit.

Sawaira Riaz
Nov 15, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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