Cunning and Thievish

Cunning

Cunning adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Thievish and cunning are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thievish" instead an adjective "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly

Thievish

Thievish adjective - Given to thievery.
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Synonyms for Thievish

Cunning and thievish are semantically related in given to thievery topic. You can use "Cunning" instead an adjective "Thievish".

Nearby Words: thievery, thievishly

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