Trickery

usgb/ˈtrɪkəri/
noun

The act of deceiving someone by behaving or acting dishonestly.

He used trickery to fool his friends into thinking he had found a treasure.
Visual representation of "trickery" - The act of deceiving someone by behaving or acting dishonestly.

Often appears as...

  • use trickery
  • resort to trickery

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Trickery implies a dishonest action, usually viewed negatively by others.

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They saw through his trickery and reported him to the authorities.
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Moral Implications

Using 'trickery' suggests unethical behavior, so it can be offensive if accused wrongly.

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Accusing her of trickery, without proof, hurt her reputation.
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Not for Accidents

Trickery is intentional; it doesn't apply to honest mistakes or accidents.

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It wasn't trickery; he genuinely forgot to mention the details.
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