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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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Cody Winn, 27, was indicted by a grand jury on 31 counts of telecommunications fraud and 62 counts of theft, all of which are felony charges, according to a news release from the Clermont County Sheriff's Office.Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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Five years later, a Times investigation revisited the scandal with a trove of new documents that offer a more complex view of Varsity Blues and deeper questions about universities like USC that claimed to be victims of fraud.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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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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Just as Nordlinger shows that the peacemakers and Nobel laureates whose work holds up best are those who brought specific conflicts to an end, the organizations in Bob's account that get the most done are those that pursue limited goals with cunning and patience.Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012
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“Dishonesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dishonesty. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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