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Synonyms & Antonyms of specious
tending or having power to deceive
- a specious argument that really does not stand up under close examination
Synonyms for specious
Words Related to specious
- artful,
- crafty,
- cunning,
- devious,
- foxy,
- guileful,
- shady,
- shifty,
- slick,
- sly,
- sneaking,
- sneaky,
- subtile,
- subtle,
- trick,
- trickish,
- tricky,
- underhand,
- underhanded,
- wily
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The first known use of specious was in 1513
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