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When I think of a story, somehow it just always seems to come out involving spooks and spies and government skullduggery.
Barry Eisler

Meaning of "skullduggery" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SKULLDUGGERY

skullduggery  [skʌlˈdʌɡərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKULLDUGGERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Skullduggery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SKULLDUGGERY


allegory
ˈælɪɡərɪ
buggery
ˈbʌɡərɪ
Calgary
ˈkælɡərɪ
category
ˈkætɪɡərɪ
Gregory
ˈɡrɛɡərɪ
humbuggery
ˈhʌmˌbʌɡərɪ
Hungary
ˈhʌŋɡərɪ
Nagari
ˈnɑːɡərɪ
piggery
ˈpɪɡərɪ
pugaree
ˈpʌɡərɪ
puggaree
ˈpʌɡərɪ
sculduggery
skʌlˈdʌɡərɪ
skulduggery
skʌlˈdʌɡərɪ
smuggery
ˈsmʌɡərɪ
snuggerie
ˈsnʌɡərɪ
snuggery
ˈsnʌɡərɪ
subcategory
ˈsʌbˌkætəɡərɪ
sugary
ˈʃʊɡərɪ
thuggery
ˈθʌɡərɪ
vinegary
ˈvɪnɪɡərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKULLDUGGERY

skug
skulduddery
skulduggery
skulk
skulker
skulkingly
skull
skull and crossbones
skull cap
skullcap
skulpin
skummer
skunk
skunk cabbage
skunkbird
skunkweed
skunky
skurry
skutterudite
skuttle

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKULLDUGGERY

carpetbaggery
doggery
eggery
froggery
gaggery
groggery
hoggery
imagery
jaggery
niggery
pettifoggery
priggery
raggery
ratbaggery
staggery
toggery
waggery
Whiggery
wiggery
windbaggery
zigzaggery

Synonyms and antonyms of skullduggery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «skullduggery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKULLDUGGERY

Find out the translation of skullduggery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of skullduggery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skullduggery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

skullduggery
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

skullduggery
570 millions of speakers

English

skullduggery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

skullduggery
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

skullduggery
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

надувательство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

skullduggery
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

skullduggery
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grenouillage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Skullduggery
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

skullduggery
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

skullduggery
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

skullduggery
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Skullduggery
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

skullduggery
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அயோக்கியத்தனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कुलल्डगेज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Skullduggery
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imbrogli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

SKULLDUGGERY
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обдурювання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

skullduggery
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατεργαριά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skullduggery
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skullduggery
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skullduggery
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skullduggery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKULLDUGGERY»

The term «skullduggery» is regularly used and occupies the 71.899 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKULLDUGGERY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skullduggery

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QUOTES WITH «SKULLDUGGERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word skullduggery.
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Barry Eisler
When I think of a story, somehow it just always seems to come out involving spooks and spies and government skullduggery.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKULLDUGGERY»

Discover the use of skullduggery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skullduggery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Skullduggery: 45 True Tales of Disturbing the Dead
These fears reach as far back as the ancient Egyptians and are as close at hand as today's headlines. Skullduggery examines 45 real life tales of those who would disturb the dead's eternal slumber.
Brian Kannard, 2009
2
Skullduggery!: The True Causes of the Financial Crisis
Here are a few things that might surprise you, further discussed in this book: 1.
Ted Krager, 2012
3
Skullduggery Island
A cruel pirate named Captain Crawfish has been raiding the small port of Fort Ridley.
Adrianne Ambrose, 2012
4
The Bloodwater Mysteries: Skullduggery
While on a class field trip, Roni Delicata and Brian Bain find a local archaeologist unconscious in a cave.
Pete Hautman, Mary Logue, 2007
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Skullduggery
Skullduggery brings together Skull's priceless columns for the Sunday Telegraph, a selection of classic yarns and all-new words of wisdom to present his colourful take on cricket today.
Kerry O'Keeffe, 2011
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Psychological Skullduggery
What's happening is happening between their eyes. P.Los makes clear, concise, real and raw if you can handle it. P.Los is a true Machiavellian.
P. Los, 2010
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Skullduggery
M. E. Robertson-Hoon. A James Knight Horror Fantasy SKULLDUGGERY By M.E. Robertson-Hoon © 2008 Melissa Booth/Queen of Copses Look for these other Skullduggery By M.E. Robertson-Hoon 1 Page 1.
M. E. Robertson-Hoon, 2009
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Skullduggery
In 1839, twelve-year-old Matthew's job as assistant to the phrenologist Dr. Cornwall takes him up and down the Eastern Seaboard and to Europe, as they rob graves and try to find out who is following them and why.
Kathleen Karr, 2002
9
Lunch Reads Volume 2: Two mystery short stories, ...
In this second edition of short stories offered by Istoria Books (eBooks You Want to Read at Prices You Want to Pay), readers can gobble up a guilty pleasure of a collection two mystery capers by master storyteller Gary Alexander that will ...
Libby Sternberg, Gary Alexander, 2011
10
Skulduggery Pleasant:
Together for the first time, books 1, 2 and 3 in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe!
Derek Landy, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKULLDUGGERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skullduggery is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wall Street Tale of Sex, Suicides, and Skullduggery
I fled the Islamic Republic of Iran with a suitcase, a thousand dollars, and no regrets. But it wasn't easy; I had to rebuild my life from scratch. Less than ten years ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
AppShopper Just Got a Redesign, Here's Some Sales and Freebies …
Skullduggery [$2.99] is available for 40% off after its first big update, Game Bakers' Squids [$1.99] games are free, both Gentlemen...Ricochet! [$0.99] games can ... «Touch Arcade, May 15»
3
Skullduggery Pleasant: Armageddon Outta Here by Derek Landy …
Skullduggery Pleasant and Valkarie Cain are very busy sorcerers at the best of times, but have you ever wondered what they get up to between the books? «The Guardian, May 15»
4
The need now list: Dark Sky for Apple Watch, Skullduggery! and …
Our list this week features something for everyone — games, an independent film, and one of the best weather apps for Apple Watch. Here's “The Need Now ... «AppAdvice, May 15»
5
Lines in the sand: Cartography or skullduggery?
Practically speaking, divvying up the Cayman Islands into 18 (or is it 19?) single-member electoral districts is a simple and straightforward operation. Politically ... «Cayman Compass, May 15»
6
THE WORM'S EYEVIEW: Chinese skullduggery in the West …
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 23 Apr) – Skullduggery is defined by the dictionary as “sneaky, dishonest behavior; or trickery.” No better word can ... «Minda News, Apr 15»
7
Skullduggery lets you fling your skull around to kill other skulls
Skullduggery, just like what its name actually means, is full of hanky panky, challenging gameplay, all set in the afterlife. Oh and did we mention that you'll be ... «Android Community, Apr 15»
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Skullduggery rolls its way onto Android Devices
Have you ever heard the phrase "you can't take it with you?". Well, Skulduggery is a game that is based on the idea that, well, yes you can. Players assume the ... «DroidGamers, Apr 15»
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'Skullduggery' Update with "Village of the Scammed" Levels …
Skullduggery [$2.99] is a game that features a skull as a tax collector, so with the income tax filing deadline next week on April 15th, it would make sense for ... «Touch Arcade, Apr 15»
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Allan Topol's 'The Washington Lawyer' abounds with Beltway …
Pity the poor political novelist. After all the real-world skullduggery of recent decades — Nixon's Watergate, Clinton's intern — how can fiction possibly compete ... «Washington Post, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Skullduggery [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/skullduggery>. Apr 2024 ».
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