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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
This kind of dishonesty is not unique to Biden, of course.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
No hint of dishonesty has tarnished her, and she is pledged to the rule of law.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In any case, withholding specific details or not providing all necessary facts is considered a form of dishonesty.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Just at that moment, Shiva appeared from the light and cursed both Brahma and the ketaki flower for their dishonesty.
—Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
No hint of dishonesty has tarnished her, and she is pledged to the rule of law.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In any case, withholding specific details or not providing all necessary facts is considered a form of dishonesty.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Just at that moment, Shiva appeared from the light and cursed both Brahma and the ketaki flower for their dishonesty.
—Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dishonesty
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In the forthcoming season, fans of the nail-biting series can anticipate Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause, Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari, and Zac Efron’s younger brother Dylan to compete in a game of skill and deceit.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is trying to urge the nation to continue the struggle, even as its officials at all levels engage in corruption and deceit.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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In firing off nuclear threats, Putin is burnishing his role as a master of deception.Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is a game of deception after all, and everyone is in on it.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s lawsuit, which was filed in Iowa state court in Polk County, accuses the outlet and pollster of violating Iowa’s consumer fraud laws by engaging in deception.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Softbank also blew a billion dollars on Wirecard, the German payments company at the center of an international fraud investigation, shortly before the firm unraveled.David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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David slayed the giant with a slingshot; Esther by her cunning saved her people.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over time, guile took on the connotation of deceitful cunning in English, emerging in Middle English around the 12th century.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Dishonesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonesty. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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