Masquerade, impersonation, and disguise all involve assuming a false identity or role to deceive others. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception through false pretenses.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information that supports one's existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts those beliefs.

Misrepresentation, fraud, and fabrication all involve presenting false or misleading information with the intent to deceive or manipulate others. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception through false pretenses.

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when individuals in a group suppress their own doubts and criticisms in order to maintain harmony and consensus within the group. This can lead to poor decision-making and unethical behavior.

Illusion, decoy, and ruse all involve creating a false or misleading appearance or impression in order to deceive or manipulate others. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception through false pretenses.

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute one's own successes to internal factors, such as abilities or efforts, while attributing one's failures to external factors, such as bad luck or circumstances.

Exploitation, manipulation, and fraud all involve using deception to gain an unfair advantage or benefit over others. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception for personal gain.

Optimism bias is the tendency to believe that one is more likely to experience positive events and less likely to experience negative events than others.

Cover-up, obstruction of justice, and perjury all involve using deception to avoid detection or punishment for a crime or wrongdoing. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception for the purpose of evading justice.

Illusory superiority is the tendency to believe that one is better than average in various domains, such as intelligence, attractiveness, or moral character.

Seduction, charm, and manipulation all involve using deception to gain trust and confidence in order to exploit or manipulate others. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception for the purpose of personal gain.

Optimism bias is the tendency to believe that one is more likely to experience positive events and less likely to experience negative events than others.

Scare tactics, pressure tactics, and manipulation all involve using deception to create a false sense of urgency or fear in order to manipulate others into taking a desired action. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception for the purpose of coercion.

Optimism bias is the tendency to believe that one is more likely to experience positive events and less likely to experience negative events than others.

Scare tactics, pressure tactics, and manipulation all involve using deception to create a false sense of urgency or fear in order to manipulate others into taking a desired action. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the act of deception for the purpose of coercion.