Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skulduggery
noun
/skʌlˈdʌɡəri/
Definition
Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; deceit or trickery.
Examples
- The politician was involved in a scandal involving various forms of skulduggery to achieve his goals.
- The detective uncovered the skulduggery behind the seemingly straightforward case.
Meaning
Skulduggery refers to actions or behaviors that are dishonest or deceitful, often involving trickery or underhanded schemes.
Synonyms
- deceit
- deception
- trickery
- fraud
- chicanery
