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

They saw through his trickery and reported him to the authorities.
Moral Implications
Using 'trickery' suggests unethical behavior, so it can be offensive if accused wrongly.

Accusing her of trickery, without proof, hurt her reputation.
Not for Accidents
Trickery is intentional; it doesn't apply to honest mistakes or accidents.

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