fudger

/ˈfʌdʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who fudges, especially in business or politics, by giving misleading or deceptive information.

“The company’s CEO was accused of being a fudger, as he kept changing his story to avoid responsibility.”

2. verb

to fudge something, especially by giving misleading or deceptive information.

“He was caught fudging the numbers to make the company look more profitable than it actually was.”

Synonyms

  • deceiver
  • misleader

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • truth-teller