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deceitful approach

[/dɪˈsiːtfəl əˈproʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: deceitful approaches
abordagem enganosa
1. A method or strategy that involves deception, dishonesty, or fraud to achieve a goal
The company's deceitful approach to marketing misled consumers about the product's benefits.
A abordagem enganosa da empresa no marketing enganou os consumidores sobre os benefícios do produto.
2. A dishonest or cunning way of dealing with a situation or person
His deceitful approach to negotiations undermined trust between the parties.
Sua abordagem enganosa nas negociações prejudicou a confiança entre as partes.
NYC Slang
shady move / sketchy play
Synonyms
deceptive approachfraudulent approachdishonest approachunderhanded approachcunning approach
Antonyms
honest approachstraightforward approachtransparent approachgenuine approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem enganosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem enganosa / jeito enganoso
Colloquial variation using 'jeito'
São Paulo
abordagem enganosa / estratégia enganosa
Formal/business context preference
Portugal
abordagem enganadora / tática enganosa
European Portuguese uses 'enganadora' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

under false pretenses
to pull the wool over someone's eyes
to lead someone astray
enganar alguém com maquiações
estratégia de má fé
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