skulduggery

Noun

Meaning

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

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Synonyms

hocus-pocus trickery hanky panky slickness jiggery-pokery skullduggery chicane corruption craft lying fraud deception misconduct cheating treachery

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Antonyms

oath accuracy honor reliability integrity authenticity

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Hypernyms

deception deceit misrepresentation

Examples

That was a good day for me," Skulduggery said. "I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain. Derek Landy

We live in a time of fear," Skulduggery said, "where we're too scared of upsetting the status quo to ask the questions we need to be asking. Derek Landy

Of course I want to kill you," said Skulduggery. "I want to kill most people. But then where would I be? In a field of dead people with no one to talk to. Derek Landy

Thank you,” Skulduggery said to her. "I fear he was about to start insulting me.” "I couldn't let that happen,” she said. "Your ego is a fragile and delicate thing.” "You see? You understand me. Derek Landy

Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different. Derek Landy

skulduggery pleasant is the best book I've ever read and has enspired myself to become an author. Derek Landy

Close letter words and terms

skuggery Skuld skulduggerous Skulic skulk skulker