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as in fraudulent
marked by, based on, or done by the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
charged the store owner with such deceitful practices as inflating the list prices for items only so he could put them on sale at drastically reduced prices
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as in deceptive
tending or having power to deceive
the deceitful salesman neglected to mention some important information about the used car
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Recent Examples of deceitful
This discrepancy doesn’t necessarily mean that companies are being deceitful.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Some are even using AI for things that feel small but can still be deceitful.
—Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
The governor needs to stop being deceitful with the people’s money and prioritize services that impact everyday Californians’ lives.
—Alexandra MacEdo, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
The film followed the release of the 2012 book about a deceitful disappearance by Gillian Flynn.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Some are even using AI for things that feel small but can still be deceitful.
—Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
The governor needs to stop being deceitful with the people’s money and prioritize services that impact everyday Californians’ lives.
—Alexandra MacEdo, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
The film followed the release of the 2012 book about a deceitful disappearance by Gillian Flynn.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceitful
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Affected individuals may be vulnerable to identity theft, fraudulent account openings and targeted phishing attempts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Any email platform is exposed to this kind of attack, with scammers using fraudulent alerts and malicious links to entrap victims.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Battering ram with deceptive speed (4.51), but struggles catching the ball.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Key attributes: Explosive speed, deceptive footwork for separation.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The cruelty of his dishonest sham, founded on disdain for the autistic community and aimed at parents of autistic children, defies decency.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Blanketing our communities with descriptions that focus solely on crime is dishonest and hinders our efforts to achieve peace, especially those of us who have survived the unthinkable loss of a loved one to murder.—
Clementina Chery,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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Last year’s 17-9 start proved to be a false spring, one that lulled fans into thinking Craig Counsell replacing David Ross was the real difference between an 83-win Cubs team and the postseason.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Reemerging as a cult figure with cameo roles in films and TV shows, a Broadway revival of his Pee-wee stage show, and a final Pee-wee film, Reubens refuses to have his legacy be defined by media scandals based on false rumors.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Deceitful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceitful. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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