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chicanery vs chicane

chicane vs chicanery

chicanery and chicane both are nouns.

chicanery is not a verb while chicane is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chicanery Yes No No No
chicane Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chicanery and chicane are synonyms defined as:
  • chicanery and chicane: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Other synonyms of chicanery include guile, shenanigan, trickery, wile.
chicanery (noun) chicane (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
chicanery (verb) chicane (verb)
raise trivial objections
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Difference between chicanery and chicane

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