
Chicanery
Often Negative
Chicanery usually implies negative judgment and is considered unethical.

The lawyer's chicanery led to a mistrial.
Subtle Tricks
Chicanery refers to clever, subtle schemes or deception, not obvious lies.

He used chicanery to outwit his competitors.
Common Contexts
Chicanery is often discussed in contexts involving politics, business, or finance.

The report unveiled chicanery in campaign financing.
Compare with
DeceitDeceptionDishonestyDuplicityFraudManipulateSubterfugeTrickery
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