Skip to main content

skullduggery

/skuhl-duhg-uh-ree/US // skʌlˈdʌg ə ri //

诡计多端,诈骗,骗人的伎俩,诈骗罪

Related Words

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural skull·dug·ger·ies.

    • : dishonorable proceedings; mean dishonesty or trickery: They dealt in bribery, graft, and other such skullduggery.
    • : an instance of dishonest or deceitful behavior; trick.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • He and his band are untainted by political skullduggery and economic interest, not to mention accusations of theft.

  • A second trend involved skullduggery and unethical behavior related to fairly complex matters of globalization and supply chains.

  • But the hyperactive Sarkozy is hypersensitive to these oft-repeated allegations of skullduggery.

  • He would be cagey enough to stay ignorant of any overt strife or any other skullduggery that could be laid at his door.

  • After a little conversation to assure themselves that there was no skullduggery afoot, the truckers consented.

  • "Very likely he's up to some skullduggery, sir," Matt opined.

  • We utilize persuasion, skullduggery, and even force to subvert their institutions, to destroy their present culture.

skullduggery - EE Dictionary | EE Dictionary