Devious and Snide

Devious

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

Snide and devious are semantically related. (North American) In some cases you can use "Snide" instead the word "Devious" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: devil, deviously

Snide

Snide adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.

Devious and snide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devious" instead the word "Snide" as an adjective or a noun.
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