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be dishonest

VERB
two-time
Synonyms
STRONG
betray burn cheat con deceive defraud dupe mislead trick victimize
WEAK
backstab be disloyal be unfaithful double-cross take advantage of
Antonyms
STRONG
aid be honest help protect support

Example Sentences

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Why would someone who loves you deeply be dishonest about money?

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law-abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law abiding citizens to be dishonest.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

It forced Lydia and Uche to be dishonest and complicit in the mind games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

With all due respect to the young woman’s family, I would be dishonest if I said that the girl the regent had selected for me was my dream bride.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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