CEFR B1

trickery

noun

Meaning

The use of deception or cunning to achieve a goal.

Examples

The con artist was known for his elaborate trickery.
She saw through his attempts at trickery and refused to be fooled.

Synonyms: deceit, guile, fraud, subterfuge

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trickery (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪkəri/

Definition

The use of deception or cunning to achieve a goal.

Examples

The con artist was known for his elaborate trickery.
She saw through his attempts at trickery and refused to be fooled.
The game involved a lot of strategy and a little bit of trickery.

Synonyms of trickery

Words with a similar meaning to trickery:

deceit
guile
fraud
subterfuge

Antonyms of trickery

Words with the opposite meaning to trickery:

honesty
candor

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