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chicanery

/ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/
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Chicanery is a type of deceit or trickery, often involving clever and cunning methods to deceive or manipulate others. It is a form of deception that uses cleverness and skill to achieve an unfair advantage or gain.

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"chicanery" as noun

1 - Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.

2 - A slick performance by a lawyer.

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Synonyms
1 - deception
2 - fraud
3 - trickery
4 - deceit
5 - dishonesty
6 - guile
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Antonyms
1 - honesty
2 - transparency
3 - trustworthiness
4 - straightforwardness
5 - sincerity
6 - reliability
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