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devious
01
misleidend, sluw
causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information
Voorbeelden
She felt betrayed by the devious way her colleague twisted the facts.
Ze voelde zich verraden door de sluwe manier waarop haar collega de feiten verdraaide.
02
omweg, indirect
deviating from a straight course
03
sluw, listig
using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences
Voorbeelden
The devious strategy he devised was both intricate and cunning.
De sluwe strategie die hij bedacht was zowel ingewikkeld als slim.
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deviously
deviousness
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