Likely or attempting to deceive.

In a deceptive manner; misleadingly. / Actually but not apparently. / Apparently but not actually.

the state or quality of being deceptive

An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

plural of deception

plural of deceptivity

The quality of being deceptive. / (rare) Something that deceives.

(obsolete) Capable of being deceived.

(obsolete) Vulnerable to deception.

Employing or relating to deception; deceptive.