What is another word for trickery?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪkəɹi] (IPA) 
Trickery is defined as the use of deceitful or dishonest methods to achieve a desired outcome. Synonyms for trickery include cunning, deception, fraud, chicanery, shenanigans, duplicity, subterfuge, artifice, and guile. Cunning refers to using clever or sly methods to outwit someone or achieve a goal. Deception involves intentionally misleading someone through false information or actions. Fraud is the intentional deception of someone for financial or personal gain. Chicanery often refers to using underhanded or unethical methods to achieve a goal. Shenanigans typically refer to playful or mischievous trickery. Duplicity is the act of being deceitful or two-faced in one's actions or words. Subterfuge refers to using deceit or deception to avoid something. Artifice and guile both mean using cunning or deception to gain an advantage.
