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What is the synonym for deceptive?

There are many synonyms for "deceptive," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Here are some options:

General synonyms:

* Misleading

* Tricky

* Fraudulent

* Dishonest

* False

* Illusory

* Spurious

* Unreal

* Pretentious

More specific synonyms:

* Cunning (implies cleverness in deception)

* Sly (implies subtlety and secrecy)

* Duplicitous (implies double-dealing)

* Treacherous (implies betrayal and harm)

* Shady (implies questionable or illegal activities)

* Evasive (implies avoiding the truth)

* Machiavellian (implies cunning and manipulation)

* Subterfuge (implies using tricks or strategies to hide the truth)

The best synonym to use will depend on the context of the sentence and the specific meaning you want to convey.

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