crookery (Meaning)
crookery
crooked dealings or practices
Synonyms & Antonyms of crookery
Synonyms:
- skulduggery
- sneakiness
- slyness
- untruth
- smoothness
- cageyness
- equivocation
- furtiveness
- shiftiness
- prevarication
- wile
- foxiness
- artfulness
- chicane
- mendacity
- deviousness
- trickery
- slipperiness
- jugglery
- obliquity
- underhandedness
- shrewdness
- hanky-panky
- sanctimoniousness
- shadiness
- two-facedness
- mountebankery
- covertness
- guilefulness
- fib
- subterfuge
- treacherousness
- legerdemain
- unscrupulousness
- insincerity
- swindling
- falsehood
- artifice
- falsity
- caginess
- hypocrisy
Antonyms:
crookery Sentence Examples
- The intricate crookery of the ancient pottery captivated collectors with its delicate curves and intricate designs.
- The crookery of the riverbanks provided a scenic backdrop for the leisurely stroll.
- The crooked path meandering through the woods was a testament to the capriciousness of nature.
- The crooked tooth in the old man's smile added a certain charm to his appearance.
- The crookery of the politician's words obscured the true intentions behind his actions.
- The crooked lawyer manipulated the law to shield his dishonest clients from justice.
- The crooked cashier swindled large sums of money from the unsuspecting customers.
- The crooked businessman engaged in shady dealings that undermined the integrity of the industry.
- The crooked judge twisted the law to his advantage, benefiting both himself and his cronies.
- The crookery that permeated all levels of government threatened the very foundations of democracy.
FAQs About the word crookery
crooked dealings or practices
fraud, deceptiveness, cunning, deceit,deception, cheating, deceitfulness, double-dealing, wiliness, craftiness
sincerity, ingenuousness,good faith, artlessness, frankness, forthrightness, candor,openness, directness, candidness
The intricate crookery of the ancient pottery captivated collectors with its delicate curves and intricate designs.
The crookery of the riverbanks provided a scenic backdrop for the leisurely stroll.
The crooked path meandering through the woods was a testament to the capriciousness of nature.
The crooked tooth in the old man's smile added a certain charm to his appearance.
