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deceitful
adjective
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Divide deceitful into syllables:

de · ceit · ful

How to pronounce deceitful:

Definition of deceitful:

deceitful (adjective):
full of deceit
intended to deceive.
having a tendency or disposition to deceive or give false impressions

Synonyms for deceitful:

disingenuousunderhandfraudulenttreacherouscounterfeittwo-facedinsincerecraftydishonestduplicitous
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Antonyms for deceitful:

exemplaryimpeccableveraciousdependableirreprehensiblecommendabledownrightscrupulousirreproachablenotable
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