canting (Meaning)
canting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Cant
canting (a.)
Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone.
canting (n.)
The use of cant; hypocrisy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of canting
Synonyms:
- forced
- put-on
- facile
- meaningless
- goody-goody
- artificial
- simulated
- superficial
- assumed
- pretended
- mealy
- Janus-faced
- mealymouthed
- two-faced
- deceitful
- Pecksniffian
- rectitudinous
- affected
- strained
- counterfeit
- claptrap
- glib
- double-faced
- left-handed
- untruthful
- devious
- dishonest
- phony
- phoney-baloney
- holier-than-thou
- phony-baloney
- fake
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canting Sentence Examples
- The ship's mast was canting slightly to the starboard side due to the strong winds.
- He accused his opponent of canting their arguments to sway public opinion.
- Despite his canting words of support, his actions suggested otherwise.
- The politician's speech was filled with canting rhetoric aimed at winning over voters.
- She grew weary of the canting moralizing of her overly judgmental neighbor.
- The media criticized the company for canting their reports to favor their corporate sponsors.
- The canting of the painting on the wall gave the room a slightly off-kilter appearance.
- His canting smile betrayed his true feelings about the situation.
- The preacher's canting sermon resonated with some members of the congregation but fell flat with others.
- The author's canting portrayal of the protagonist's struggles felt contrived and insincere.
FAQs About the word canting
of Cant, Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone., The use of
jive, contrived, double, sanctimonious, hypocritical, self-righteous, moralistic, unnatural, hollow, double-dealing
sincere, heartfelt, sincere, honest,genuine, artless, candid, unfeigned, artless, genuine
The ship's mast was canting slightly to the starboard side due to the strong winds.
He accused his opponent of canting their arguments to sway public opinion.
Despite his canting words of support, his actions suggested otherwise.
The politician's speech was filled with canting rhetoric aimed at winning over voters.
