Definition

Legerdemain refers to skillful deception or sleight of hand, especially in magic or other performances. It can also refer to trickery or deceitful conduct.

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Part of speech

Noun

Synonyms

Trickery, deception, chicanery, sleight of hand, cunning, artifice

Antonyms

Honesty, transparency, straightforwardness, sincerity, frankness

Example sentences

  • The magician’s legerdemain was so impressive that the audience was left in awe.
  • The politician’s legerdemain was exposed when his scandalous dealings were uncovered.
  • The salesman used legerdemain to convince the customer to buy a product that they didn’t really need.
  • The fraudster’s legerdemain was so convincing that he was able to swindle people out of their life savings.

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