Hoax Synonyms

hōks
A deceptive act
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. falsification
  2. fabrication
  3. deceit
Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fraud
  2. canard
  3. imposture
  4. fraudulence
  5. mare-s-nest
  6. dupery
  7. rumor
  8. humbug
  9. put-on
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Words Related to Hoax

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Hoax Sentence Examples

  • In November 1942, a cruel hoax was played upon the Camp.

  • Other believe they are nothing more than a hoax.

  • As more people watched the video the rumors surfaced that it was a hoax.

  • There have been claims that these sunscreens may cause eye damage, but this appears to be a hoax.

  • This change in climate was compounded by criminally negligent people posting hoax packages.

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