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dishonesty

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dis·hon·est·y /dɪsˈɒnəsti $ -ˈɑː-/ noun [uncountable]  DISHONESTbehaviour in which you deceive or cheat people 不诚实的行为,欺骗 OPP honesty
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dishonestyDishonesty and corruption will not be tolerated in this agency.Cronyism, bribery and dishonesty were also cited.The mental element is knowledge of the taking and dishonesty.Two problematical areas in modern-day criminal law are dishonesty and intention.Fraud was a legal concept, but dishonesty is largely a matter for the jury.Since there can be no dishonesty involved in stating the truth, the difficulties of proof are considerable.Are you accusing me of dishonesty?The report accuses both politicians of dishonesty and of misrepresenting the facts.The fact of deception does not perse prove dishonesty.
dis·hon·est·y nounChineseSyllable
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dishonesty
dishonesty /dɪsˈɒnəsti, dɪsˈɒnɪsti $ -ˈɑː-/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: honestydishonesty; adverb: honestlydishonestly; adjective: honestdishonest
behaviour in which you deceive or cheat people
   OPP  honesty