Candidness and Deceit

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Candidness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Deceit is an antonym for candidness.

Deceit noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.

Usage example: a rise to power that was marked by treachery and deceit

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Candidness is an antonym for deceit.

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