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Comparative
more devious
Superlative
most devious
1
causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information
- His devious plan to manipulate the stock market was eventually uncovered.
- The politician used devious tactics to mislead the public during the campaign.
- She felt betrayed by the devious way her colleague twisted the facts.
- His devious methods of avoiding responsibility only made the situation worse.
- They found out that the company's devious advertising was hiding the true cost of the product.
Synonyms:
2
deviating from a straight course
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3
using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences
- His devious plan to avoid taxes was eventually discovered.
- They uncovered the devious schemes that were used to manipulate the system.
- The devious strategy he devised was both intricate and cunning.
- In order to avoid detection, he resorted to devious tactics.
- She employed devious tactics to manipulate the outcome of the vote.