Synonyms of skulduggery
9 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for skulduggery is jiggery-pokery. Other synonyms of skulduggery are ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, dishonesty and thugduggery. The opposite of skulduggery is probity.
Synonyms and similar words for skulduggery
nounA devious device or trick.
nounDishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour.
- dishonesty
- jiggery-pokeryTrickery or misrepresentation.
- thugduggeryUnscrupulous behavior or illegal machinations.
- trickery
- underhandednessThe characteristic of being underhanded.
- unscrupulousnessThe state of being unscrupulous.
Opposite of skulduggery
Meaning of skulduggery
- noun A devious device or trick.
- noun Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour.
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Questions about synonyms of skulduggery
- What is another word for skulduggery?
- Skulduggery has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jiggery-pokery, ruse, stratagem, subterfuge, dishonesty, thugduggery, trickery and underhandedness.
- What is the opposite of skulduggery?
- The opposite of skulduggery is probity.
- What does skulduggery mean?
- Skulduggery means a devious device or trick.
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