1
as in deceit
the tendency to tell lies
if you gain a reputation for dishonesty, no one will believe you even when you're telling the truth
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a religious cult that recruits members through dishonesty and subterfuge
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Recent Examples of dishonesty
Rather than discussing the inadequacies, dishonesty, and plain bad art of The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, the trade press perpetuates the hubbub as a technological crisis.
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Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
Comer accused Raskin of dishonesty and abuse of power in investigating Trump for years and leading the second impeachment inquiry.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Christina Corpus’ two-year tenure as San Mateo County sheriff has been plagued by dishonesty, conflicts of interest and her creation of a retaliatory and abusive work environment.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: If terminated, Norris receives pay and benefits for six months unless he's fired for specific reasons outlined in the contract, including willful dishonesty or fraud.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
Comer accused Raskin of dishonesty and abuse of power in investigating Trump for years and leading the second impeachment inquiry.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Christina Corpus’ two-year tenure as San Mateo County sheriff has been plagued by dishonesty, conflicts of interest and her creation of a retaliatory and abusive work environment.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: If terminated, Norris receives pay and benefits for six months unless he's fired for specific reasons outlined in the contract, including willful dishonesty or fraud.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonesty
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The exposé marked the beginning of the end for Theranos, as multiple whistleblowers came forward with claims of secrets and deceit.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Determined to uncover the truth, Min-tae embarks on a relentless pursuit, navigating a web of deceit involving his former crime syndicate and the police.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Since its launch, in 2011—a direct response to the 2008 financial crisis—the CFPB has focused on protecting Americans from various forms of financial fraud and deception.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The show, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, explores the dangers of misinformation in the wellness industry and the impact of Gibson's deception on those who followed her advice.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sunbeam ultimately filed for bankruptcy and the SEC sued Dunlap and other top executives for engineering a massive accounting fraud.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Julie was given a seven-year prison sentence after initially being indicted in August 2019 on bank fraud and tax evasion charges.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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There’s an unapologetic cunning at the heart of this series, and a mercurial spirit that’s as slippery as blood on an Italian marble floor.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2024
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“Dishonesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonesty. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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