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Discretion vs Deception - What's the difference?

discretion | deception |

As nouns the difference between discretion and deception

is that discretion is discretion while deception is disappointment.

discretion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
  • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
  • I leave that to your discretion .

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    Derived terms

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    deception

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead and/or delude someone into errantly believing a lie or inaccuracy.
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