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detect deception

[dɪˈtɛkt dɪˈsɛpʃən]
verb phrase
detectar engano; descobrir fraude
1. To discover or identify when someone is being dishonest or attempting to deceive
The polygraph test is designed to detect deception during interrogation.
O teste do polígrafo foi projetado para detectar engano durante o interrogatório.
2. To perceive or uncover false information or fraudulent activity
Modern facial recognition software can detect deception through micro-expressions.
O software moderno de reconhecimento facial pode detectar engano através de micro-expressões.
NYC Slang
peep the lie; call out the bs
Synonyms
uncover deceptionexpose fraudidentify dishonestyspot a liereveal the truth
Antonyms
conceal deceptionenable fraudoverlook dishonestymiss the lie

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detectar engano; descobrir fraude
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
identificar a mentira; desmascarar a fraude
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
detetar a enganação; descobrir o engano
Uses 'detetar' (European spelling) instead of 'detectar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

see through someone
catch someone in a lie
smell a rat
read between the lines
get wise to something
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