Deceptive and Paltering

Deceptive

Deceptive adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.

Paltering and deceptive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paltering" instead an adjective "Deceptive".

Nearby Words: deceive, deception, deceit, deceptively

Paltering

Paltering noun - A trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear.
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Deceptive and paltering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deceptive" instead an adjective "Paltering".

Nearby Word: palter
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