5
opportunistic(subtle, tactful, suave)
5
smooth(adjective, mean, cunning, subtle, knowing)
5
treacherous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, dishonest)
4
conspiring(verb, adjective)
4
contriving(verb, adjective, dishonest, dubious, shrewd)
4
design
4
guileful(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
4
sharp(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
4
slippery(adjective, false, negative, dishonest, deceitful)
3
astute(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
3
connivance
3
diplomatic(adjective, subtle, tactful, suave, politic)
3
manipulative(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
3
underhand(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
3
untrustworthy(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, dubious, shrewd)
2
canny(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, cunning)
2
acquiescing
2
cabal
2
colluding
2
connive
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