Hoax
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həʊks/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hoax is a verb meaning (transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.
Meaning
(transitive) To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.
More Meanings
- Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
Example Sentences
The phone call to the police about a tiger in a tree turned out to be a hoax.
The news story about the pop singer coming to town, unfortunately for his fans, turned out to be a hoax.
Word Forms
- hoaxes
- hoaxing
- hoaxed
Synonyms for hoax
Depending on context, synonyms include canard, fraud, dupery, put-on, fraudulence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include put-on, dupery, fraudulence, fraud, deception, sham.
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