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skulduggery

/skʌlˈdʌɡ.ər.i/

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noun

/skʌlˈdʌɡ.ər.i/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее нечестное, обманчивое или скрытное поведение, часто включающее словесное искажение фактов с целью воспользоваться кем-либо.

A noun referring to dishonest, deceitful, or underhanded behavior, often involving verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of someone.

uncountable

  1. Deceitful or dishonest behaviorC1informal

    Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior, often involving trickery or manipulation to gain an advantage.

    ruМошенничество

    • The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
    • The company's success was built on years of skulduggery and fraud.
    • The detective uncovered a web of skulduggery within the organization.

    Synonymschicanerydeceitdeceptiondishonestydouble-dealingduplicityfraudguilemachinationsubterfugetrickery

    Antonymsfairnesshonestyintegritystraightnesstruthfulness

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  • skulduggeries plural form
  • skulduggeries' possessive plural form
  • skulduggery's possessive singular form
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