Subterfuge Synonyms

sŭbtər-fyo͝oj
Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. deception
  2. artifice
  3. device
  4. trick
  5. ploy
  6. chicanery
  7. cheat
  8. dishonesty
  9. blind
  10. evasion
  11. excuse
  12. fraud
  13. plan
  14. pretense
  15. refuge
  16. ruse
  17. scheme
  18. sham
  19. shift
  20. sophistry
  21. stratagem
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Words Related to Subterfuge

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Subterfuge Sentence Examples

  • The lack of labeling may give an impression of subterfuge.

  • He speaks as he sees, without political subterfuge.

  • The other Gods, seeking a man to bring down the insane Ares, set Kratos upon tasks with subterfuge in their hearts.

  • However, a man like this was unable to detect a simple subterfuge contrived by his lieutenant, Lago.

  • This was not a plan of subterfuge but the result of clothing and equipment being supplied by home states and communities.

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