Subterfuge

Quick meaning: Subterfuge is a noun meaning (countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

Meaning

(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

Example Sentences

How’s the spy hunt going? Uncovered any subterfuge?

Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident.

But was it responsible governance to pass the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect British seamen? Or might it have been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea.

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Word Forms

• subterfuges

Synonyms for subterfuge

Depending on context, synonyms include blind.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blind, wile, deception, pretext, trickery, sham.

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