Word of the DaySeptember 26, 2024

chicanery

Definition

to trick or cheat to achieve a selfish goal

Example Usage

there was a good deal of chicanery behind exactly how she managed to win the vote

Synonyms

  • deception
  • swindle
  • subterfuge
  • duplicity
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