(an act of) keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage

The story is about theft, fraud, and deceit on an incredible scale. 小说描述了令人难以置信的盗窃、行骗和欺诈行为。

When the newspapers published the full story, all his earlier deceits were revealed. 报纸报道事情全部经过之后，他以前的所有欺骗行径也就暴露无遗了。

Synonym: dissimulation