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deceptive practices

[/dɪˈsɛptɪv ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
noun
práticas enganosas
1. dishonest or fraudulent methods used to mislead or trick someone
The company was accused of deceptive practices in its advertising.
A empresa foi acusada de práticas enganosas em sua publicidade.
2. business or commercial conduct that violates consumer protection laws
Deceptive practices in the financial sector can harm vulnerable consumers.
Práticas enganosas no setor financeiro podem prejudicar consumidores vulneráveis.
Synonyms
fraudulent practicesdishonest practicesmisleading conductfalse advertisingunfair practicesunethical conduct
Antonyms
transparent practiceshonest practicesethical conductfair dealingtruthful advertising

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
práticas enganosas
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
práticas enganosas; fraudes comerciais
Used in business and consumer protection contexts
Portugal
práticas enganosas; comportamentos fraudulentos
Preferred in European Portuguese legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the wool over someone's eyes
under false pretenses
bait and switch
false advertising
smoke and mirrors
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