ploy (Meaning)
ploy (n)
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
a maneuver in a game or conversation
ploy (n.)
Sport; frolic.
ploy (v. i.)
To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision; -- the opposite of deploy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ploy
ploy Sentence Examples
- The politician used a clever ploy to avoid answering the journalist's question.
- The thief employed a cunning ploy to distract the security guard.
- The marketing team devised a brilliant ploy to increase brand awareness.
- The enemy forces employed a deceitful ploy to lure us into a trap.
- The lawyer used a legal ploy to delay the trial.
- The diplomat used a subtle ploy to negotiate a favorable agreement.
- The salesman used a charming ploy to convince the customer to purchase the product.
- The detective suspected that the suspect was using a ploy to conceal their true motives.
- The strategist used a daring ploy to surprise the opposing team.
- The company used a clever ploy to gain an unfair advantage in the market.
FAQs About the word ploy
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker, a maneuver in a game or conversationSport; frolic., To form a column from a line of troops on
trick,ruse, scheme, stratagem, dodge, gambit,device, jig, gimmick, fetch
No antonyms found.
The politician used a clever ploy to avoid answering the journalist's question.
The thief employed a cunning ploy to distract the security guard.
The marketing team devised a brilliant ploy to increase brand awareness.
The enemy forces employed a deceitful ploy to lure us into a trap.
