Apate means trickery or deception. There are several synonyms for this word, including deceit, subterfuge, deception, fraud, treachery, duplicity, guile, deceitfulness, and trickery. These synonyms describe the act of intentionally misleading someone or causing them to believe something that is not true. Deceit and deception both imply the intention to mislead, while subterfuge and trickery emphasize the use of devices or stratagems to achieve a deceptive end. Fraud and treachery suggest a more calculated and deliberate betrayal of trust, while duplicity and guile involve a more subtle and sophisticated form of deception. Regardless of the synonym used, apate and its equivalents are associated with dishonesty and a lack of integrity.