cunning

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part of speech:	noun
definition:	skill used in a sly or tricky way. The cat showed cunning by trapping the mouse in a corner. synonyms: craftiness, shrewdness similar words: craft, deceit
related words:	wit

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	skilled at tricking others. The cunning fox escaped the hounds. synonyms: crafty, shrewd antonyms: honest similar words: slick, sly, tricky
related words:	ingenious
derivations:	cunningly (adv.), cunningness (n.)

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