via deceit

[VY-uh dih-SEET]
adverbial phrase / prepositional phrase
por meio de engano / através de fraude
1. by means of deception; through dishonest or fraudulent methods
He obtained the documents via deceit and manipulation.
Ele obteve os documentos por meio de engano e manipulação.
2. using false information or trickery as a method or route
The scammer gained access to the account via deceit.
O fraudador conseguiu acesso à conta através de fraude.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and everyday English to describe unethical or criminal methods. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'por meio de engano' and 'através de fraude' are formal expressions often found in legal documents, news reporting, and formal discourse. The concept carries serious implications in both cultures, as obtaining things through deceit can result in legal consequences.
NYC Slang
by running game / through a hustle / via con
Synonyms / Sinônimos
through deceptionby fraudthrough trickeryvia fraudby dishonest means
Antonyms / Antônimos
honestlytruthfullytransparentlylegitimately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
por meio de engano / através de fraude
Most common expressions in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
através de fraude / por intermédio de engano
Similar usage with slight stylistic preferences in European Portuguese
São Paulo
por engano / através de fraude
Colloquial usage in business and legal contexts

Related Words

deceitfrauddeceptiontrickerymanipulationdishonestyfalsehood

Related Idioms & Phrases

get over on someone via deceit
obtain something via deceit
deceive via false pretenses
pull a fast one via deceit
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