Plainness and Trickery

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Plainness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Trickery is an antonym for plainness.

Nearby Words: plain, plainly

Trickery noun - The use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end.

Usage example: Delia resorted to trickery—even loading up the fishing equipment—to induce her dog into the car for his vet appointment

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Plainness is an antonym for trickery.

Nearby Words: trick, tricky, tricking

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