77 entries under devious topic. ×

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furtive(adjective, honest, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
19
dishonest(adjective, false, corrupt, cunning, deceitful)
16
double-dealing(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, deceitful)
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ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
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smooth(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, smart)
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treacherous(adjective, false, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
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subtle(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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smart(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
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deceptive(adjective, mean, false, dishonest, deceitful)
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conniving(adjective, mean, smooth, negative, deceitful)
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crooked(adjective, mean, corrupt, dishonest, cunning)
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unscrupulous(adjective, corrupt, negative, dishonest, immoral)
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stealthy(adjective, quiet, dishonest, cunning, clever)
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arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, clever)
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plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
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intelligent(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
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mischievous(adjective, mean, smooth, wicked, cunning)
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roguish(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
9
secret(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, clever, clandestine)
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cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
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