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Cheating, dishonest and insincere behaviour

dishonesty

noun

behaviour that involves doing things that are not honest

deceit

noun

dishonest behaviour that is intended to trick someone

corruption

noun

dishonest or illegal behaviour 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

sleaze

noun

behaviour that is dishonest or immoral, especially in politics or business

foul play

noun

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

misconduct

noun

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

guile

noun

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

duplicity

noun

dishonest behaviour that is intended to trick someone

double-dealing

noun

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

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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