chicanery
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Clever dishonesty used to mislead people.
Examples
She refused to accept such chicanery.
The contract was obtained through chicanery.
Voters grew tired of political chicanery.
The inquiry exposed chicanery in the election.
No amount of chicanery could hide the missing funds.
Similar words
deceit
subterfuge
trickery
guile
Meanings
Examples
The inquiry exposed chicanery in the election.
She refused to accept such chicanery.
The contract was obtained through chicanery.
Voters grew tired of political chicanery.
No amount of chicanery could hide the missing funds.
Similar words
trickery
deceit
guile
subterfuge
FAQ
What does chicanery mean?
Chicanery is clever dishonesty intended to deceive.
It often refers to political or business maneuvering.
How does chicanery differ from trickery?
Trickery is broad; chicanery sounds more formal and calculated.
How is chicanery used in a sentence?
The inquiry exposed chicanery in the election.
Yes. It is formal and disapproving.
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