Candor and Fakery

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

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Fakery is an antonym for candor.

Nearby Words: candid, candidly, candour

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

Usage example: if the product were any good, the company wouldn't have to resort to fakery to get people to buy it

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Candor is an antonym for fakery.

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