by deception

[baɪ dɪˈsɛpʃən]
prepositional phrase
por engano / através de engano / por fraude
1. by means of deceiving or misleading someone; through dishonest or fraudulent methods
He obtained the documents by deception.
Ele obteve os documentos por engano.
2. using tricks or false information to achieve something
She gained access to the building by deception.
Ela ganhou acesso ao prédio através de engano.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'por engano' is frequently used in legal, business, and everyday contexts to describe fraudulent activity. In American English, the phrase carries connotations of criminal intent and is often used in legal proceedings. The phrase is neutral in tone but implies wrongdoing and moral transgression in both cultures.
NYC Slang
on the sly / by running game / by gaming someone
Synonyms / Sinônimos
by fraudby trickerythrough deceptionby dishonest meansdeceitfully
Antonyms / Antônimos
honestlytruthfullyby truthfulnessopenly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
por engano / por fraude / através de engano
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
por engano / no engano
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
por fraude / por engano
Often used in legal and business contexts
Portugal
por engano / por fraude / por logro
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'logro' in formal contexts

Related Words

deceptiondeceivefraudtrickerydishonesty

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the wool over someone's eyes
enganar a alguém / enganar-se
passar a perna em alguém
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