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Cheating, dishonest and insincere behaviour

dishonesty

noun

behavior that involves doing things that are not honest

deceit

noun

dishonest behavior that is intended to trick someone

corruption

noun

dishonest or illegal behavior by officials or people in positions of power, especially when they accept money in exchange for doing things for someone

deception

noun

the act of tricking someone by telling them something that is not true

smoke and mirrors

noun

something that is intended to prevent people from clearly seeing or understanding something

foul play

noun

behavior that is not fair or honest or that does not keep to accepted rules

misconduct

noun

seriously bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone who has a position of responsibility

guile

noun

the skillful use of dishonest means to trick people or to make them do what you want

duplicity

noun

dishonest behavior that is intended to trick someone

double-dealing

noun

behavior by which you cheat someone, especially by pretending to do one thing while doing the opposite

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