knavery
noun | /knavery/
dishonest or crafty behavior; acts of lying, cheating, or stealing
knavery
noun | /knavery/
Advanced WordsHARDdishonest or crafty behavior; acts of lying, cheating, or stealing
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"The company uncovered knavery in the procurement process and fired several employees."
"He was accused of knavery after the undercover investigation."
Mnemonic Trick
KNAVERY → KNAVE + VERY: knave's actions — trickery and dishonesty.
Etymology
From Old English cnafa/knave (rogue).
Denotes dishonest or deceitful behavior.
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