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skulduggery

noun

/skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

trickery, deceit, dishonesty, fraud, corruption

honesty, integrity

political skulduggery, financial skulduggery, engage in skulduggery

a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance

the act of taking part in something

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future