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duplicitous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of duplicitous

given to or marked by cheating and deception

warned her not to trust the duplicitous art dealer

Synonyms of duplicitous

bent [chiefly British], crooked, deceptive, dishonest, double-dealing, fast, fraudulent, guileful, rogue, shady, sharp, shifty, underhand, underhanded

Words Related to duplicitous

unconscionable, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

deceitful, deceiving, deluding, delusive, delusory, false

artful, beguiling, cagey (also cagy), crafty, cunning, foxy, slick, sly, subtle, wily

defrauding, devious, furtive, slippery, sneaking, sneaky, trickish, tricky

insidious, perfidious, treacherous

Near Antonyms of duplicitous

conscientious, decent, ethical, honorable, just, scrupulous, upright

forthright, straightforward

Antonyms of duplicitous

aboveboard, honest, straight

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