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Another word for deceitful

deceitful Synonyms

deceitful

modif.

dishonest, tricky, cunning, insincere; see dishonest 1, 2. See syn. study at dishonest.

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Given to or marked by deliberate concealment or misrepresentation of the truth:

dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful. See honest

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It's best to notice patterns in the way that people respond to you to tell if they are truly being deceitful.
Option One used deceitful tactics to trick customers.
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.
In Homer he is one of the best and bravest of the heroes, and the favourite of Athena, whereas in later legend he is cowardly and deceitful.

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