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deceitful [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] adj
full of deceit deceitfully adv deceitfulness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
deceitful adjective dishonest, false, deceiving, fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, hypocritical, counterfeit, crafty, sneaky, illusory, two-faced, disingenuous, untrustworthy, underhand, insincere, double-dealing, duplicitous, fallacious, guileful, knavish (archaic) The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading. Translations deceitful [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] adj → trompeur/euse deceitful adj → falsch, betrügerisch deceitful [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] adj (person) → falso/a, disonesto/a; (words, behaviour) → menzognero/a, ingannatore/trice deceitful [dɪˈsiːtfʊl] adj (person) → falso/a, disonesto/a; (words, behaviour) → menzognero/a, ingannatore/trice How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When peace was proclaimed, his deceitful conduct was apparent to both combatants. "Appearances are deceitful," replied the Zebra, smiling in the consciousness of a more insupportable wit, "or I should have to think that you had come out of the Legislature. Thus one who is skillful at keeping the enemy on the move maintains deceitful appearances, according to which the enemy will act. |
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