Crookery and Knack

Crookery

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

Knack and crookery are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knack" instead a noun "Crookery".

Knack

Knack noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: she's tried every knack in Cupid's book to get her guy to marry her

Crookery and knack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crookery" instead a noun "Knack".

Nearby Words: knacker, knackery
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