subterfuge (Meaning)

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subterfuge (n)

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

The politician's subterfuge was exposed, revealing his true intentions.
The spy employed subterfuge to infiltrate the enemy territory undetected.
The salesman used subterfuge to convince customers to purchase his products.
The student resorted to subterfuge to cheat on the exam without being caught.
The thief used subterfuge to bypass the security system and steal from the museum.
The prisoner devised a plan of subterfuge to escape his captors.
The company's subterfuge in its marketing campaigns was eventually discovered, damaging their reputation.
The diplomat maintained a façade of neutrality, using subterfuge to convey his true message to foreign leaders.
The government engaged in subterfuge to manipulate public opinion.
The writer's novel was filled with subterfuge and deceit, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats.

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

treachery, deceptiveness, trickery, secrecy, cunning, skullduggery, gamesmanship, artfulness, deceit, stealth

forthrightness, forthrightness, sincerity, guilelessness, artlessness,sincerity, ingenuousness, guilelessness, ingenuousness, artlessness

The politician's subterfuge was exposed, revealing his true intentions.

The spy employed subterfuge to infiltrate the enemy territory undetected.

The salesman used subterfuge to convince customers to purchase his products.

The student resorted to subterfuge to cheat on the exam without being caught.