Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chicanery
Noun
/ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/
Definition
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
Examples
- The lawyer was accused of using chicanery to win the case.
- Despite the chicanery involved in the deal, many invested their money without hesitation.
- His chicanery did not go unnoticed by the authorities.
Meaning
Chicanery refers to deceitful practices or subterfuge, often employed to manipulate or mislead others for personal gain.
Synonyms
- Deception
- Trickery
- Duplicitousness
- Fraud
- Subterfuge
