artful
adjectiveSkillful and clever, sometimes in a deceptive or manipulative way.
Skillfully devised
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Clear all filtersduplicity
nounDeceit through contradictory words or conduct.
Deceptive double-dealing
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illusive
adjectiveBased on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
insidious
adjectiveDeveloping subtly or gradually in a harmful way.
intrigue
nounA secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.
Secret scheme
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manipulation
nounSkillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.
Skillful handling
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specious
adjectiveAppearing convincing or correct while actually being misleading or unsound.
subterfuge
nounA deceptive device used to conceal a purpose or evade a difficulty.
treacherous
adjectiveDisloyal or deceptive; also dangerously unreliable or difficult to navigate.
Disloyal or deceitful
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