Crookery
Crookery noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Gambit
Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: I couldn't tell whether her earlier poor-mouthing had been sincere or just a gambit to get me to pick up the dinner check
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