chicaner

/ˈtʃɪkənər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses or practices chicanery, or who is deceitful or crafty in their actions.

“The company was accused of hiring a chicaner to embezzle funds from their clients.”

2. verb

To cheat, deceive, or manipulate someone, often in a clever or cunning way.

“The politician was accused of chicanering the system to get elected.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceiver
  • impostor
  • swindler

Antonyms

  • honest
  • straightforward
  • trustworthy