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chicane vs chicanery

chicanery vs chicane

chicane and chicanery both are nouns.

chicane is a verb but chicanery is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chicane Yes No Yes No
chicanery Yes No No No
As nouns, chicane and chicanery are synonyms defined as:
  • chicane and chicanery: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Other synonyms of chicane include guile, shenanigan, trickery, wile.
chicane (noun) chicanery (noun)
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file
a bridge hand that is void of trumps
chicane (verb) chicanery (verb)
raise trivial objections
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Difference between chicane and chicanery

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