12
smooth(adjective, mean, cunning, deceitful, subtle)
12
treacherous(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, deceitful)
11
Machiavellian(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, tricky)
11
disingenuous(adjective, false, negative, misleading, illusory)
11
underhand(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, deceitful)
10
sharp(adjective, mean, smooth, ability, honest)
10
two-faced(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, deceitful)
9
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, deceitful)
9
double-dealing(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest, cunning)
9
insidious(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, shrewd, sly)
9
planning(noun, verb, calculating, ordering, planning)
9
sneaky(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, sly)
8
astute(adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive, cunning)
8
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, deceitful, dubious)
8
duplicitous
8
feline(adjective, feature, trait, cunning, craftiness)
8
ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
8
intriguing(noun, adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive)
8
subtle(adjective, mean, smooth, false, sensitive)
7
contriving(verb, adjective, dishonest, dubious, shrewd)
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