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deception
"Deception" means a lie or a trick, not disappointment. For the Spanish "decepción" use "disappointment" in English.
deception
Means deliberately making someone believe something false. It implies dishonesty or a trick.
The common mistake: "Decepción" en español significa desilusión o desencanto. "Deception" en inglés no tiene nada que ver con eso: significa engaño o trampa. Si dices "what a deception" en una reunión, sonará como si acusaras a alguien de mentir.
"Using a fake email address to access trial features counts as deception and can get your account banned."
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