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Another word for deceitful

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Adjective

  1. Given to or marked by deliberate concealment or misrepresentation of the truth

    See also:

    honest

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Another word for deceitful

Modifier
  1. See also:

    dishonest

    dishonest

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Sentence Examples

  • The early difficulties of Elizabeth's reign secured him a deceitful peace on that side for a time.

  • She felt deceitful pumping Mrs. Marsh for information about Brandon's plans, but it was the perfect opportunity.

  • But if I'm supposed to avoid the subject, don't act like I'm in the middle of some deceitful act when I try.

  • Option One used deceitful tactics to trick customers.

  • It's best to notice patterns in the way that people respond to you to tell if they are truly being deceitful.

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