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deceptive technique

[/dɪˈsɛptɪv tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: deceptive techniques
técnica enganosa
1. A method or approach designed to mislead or trick someone into believing something false
The magician used a deceptive technique to make the coin disappear.
O mágico usou uma técnica enganosa para fazer a moeda desaparecer.
2. A tactical method employed in sports or combat to confuse an opponent
The boxer employed a deceptive technique by feinting left before striking right.
O boxeador empregou uma técnica enganosa ao fazer uma finta para a esquerda antes de golpear para a direita.
3. A fraudulent or dishonest strategy used to obtain unfair advantage
The company was accused of using deceptive techniques in their advertising.
A empresa foi acusada de usar técnicas enganosas em sua publicidade.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
trickrusestratagemdeceptionsubterfugeartifice
Antonyms
honestytransparencystraightforwardnessdirectness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica enganosa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
técnica de engodo
Colloquial variation, slightly more informal
São Paulo
técnica ardilosa
Alternative term used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
técnica enganadora
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull a fast one
pull the wool over someone's eyes
smoke and mirrors
sleight of hand
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