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devious
01
causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most devious
Comparative
more devious
gradable
Examples
His devious plan to manipulate the stock market was eventually uncovered.
02
deviating from a straight course
03
using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences
Examples
His devious plan to avoid taxes was eventually discovered.
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