For example Their dishonest actions led to a charge of fraud. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Deceit When one person deliberately misleads a second person with a statement which causes the second person to do something that causes them damage.