deceptionism

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noun

The belief that the intent to deceive is a necessary component of lying.

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Meanings

noundeceptionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe belief that the intent to deceive is a necessary component of lying.

Origin

deception + -ism.

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APA

deceptionism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deceptionism

MLA

“deceptionism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deceptionism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deceptionism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deceptionism.

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