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to support or maintain a falsehood or lie, often knowingly.
The politician was accused of upholding deceit by spreading false information about his opponent.
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to act in a way that keeps a deception going, often for personal gain or to avoid consequences.
By upholding deceit, she managed to keep her job despite the scandal.
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