Phrases with «devious»

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The word "devious" means being sneaky or dishonest, usually in a clever or tricky way. Full definition

«devious» + noun

Sentences with «devious»

  • Amanda is full of devious plans and dark ideas; she blackmails a drug dealer Tim (the late, Anton Yelchin, of Star Trek fame who passed away shortly after making this film) to do the deed. (sarahsbackstagepass.com)
  • At the same time, women's resentment at being used gives rise in them to feelings of hostility which may prompt them to manipulate their husbands in devious ways and to exercise over their children a dominance that harms the latter psychologically. (religion-online.org)
  • In light of the recent Windows 10 announcement I realize that Microsoft has a much more devious plan in mind, the assimilation of the entire world... Maybe not the entire world, but at least those pesky PC users who have proven to be elusive when it comes to embracing Microsoft's online products. (relevant-gaming.com)
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