1 : the act or practice of making someone believe something that is not true : deception The villain used deceit to further his evil plan. 2 : a statement or act that is meant to fool or trick someone We saw through her deceit.

What is deceit example?

Deceit is defined as the act of being dishonest using a trick or telling a lie. An example of deceit is someone lying on a job application. ... The act of representing as true what is known to be false; a deceiving or lying.

What is deceitful behavior?

: having a tendency or disposition to deceive or give false impressions: a : not honest a deceitful child left her deceitful husband. b : deceptive, misleading deceitful advertising.