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chicanery

noun
/ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example Sentences

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

Synonyms

deception, trickery, fraud, deceit, dishonesty

Antonyms

honesty, truthfulness, integrity

Collocations

political chicanery, financial chicanery, accused of chicanery, expose chicanery

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