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What does deceitful mean?

Deceitful means intended to mislead or trick someone; dishonest.

Here's a breakdown:

* Mislead: To cause someone to have a wrong idea or belief.

* Trick: To deceive someone by using cleverness or cunning.

* Dishonest: Not truthful or fair; lacking integrity.

Examples:

* The salesman was deceitful about the car's mileage.

* She gave a deceitful answer to avoid getting in trouble.

* His deceitful behavior led to the downfall of the company.

Synonyms:

* Dishonest

* Untruthful

* Lying

* Fraudulent

* Treacherous

* Cunning

* Sly

Antonyms:

* Honest

* Truthful

* Sincere

* Trustworthy

* Open

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