Definitions
- Referring to dishonest or underhanded behavior, especially in politics or business. - Describing deceitful or sneaky actions intended to gain an advantage or deceive others. - Talking about illegal or unethical activities that are kept secret or hidden from public view.
- Referring to the use of deception or trickery to achieve a goal or gain an advantage. - Describing dishonest or unethical behavior, especially in business or politics. - Talking about the use of clever but misleading arguments or tactics to deceive others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to dishonest or unethical behavior.
- 2Both words involve the use of deception or trickery.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions in business or politics.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
- 5Both words imply a lack of integrity or honesty.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Skulduggery is more commonly used in British English while chicanery is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Connotation: Skulduggery has a stronger association with illegal or criminal activity while chicanery is more often associated with deceitful or unethical behavior.
- 3Scope: Skulduggery is often used to describe secretive or hidden activities while chicanery can be used to describe both overt and covert actions.
Remember this!
Skulduggery and chicanery are synonyms that refer to dishonest or unethical behavior involving deception or trickery. While they share many similarities, there are differences in their origin, usage, connotation, scope, and etymology. Skulduggery is more commonly used in British English and has a stronger association with illegal or criminal activity, while chicanery is more commonly used in American English and can be used to describe both overt and covert actions.
