subterfuge in Latin
subterfuge in Latin is calumnia — subterfuge means a trick or deceptive scheme used to avoid something or achieve a hidden goal.
subterfuge in Latin
calumnia
(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
What does "subterfuge" mean?
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noun A trick or deceptive scheme used to avoid something or achieve a hidden goal.
"He resorted to subterfuge to avoid answering the committee's questions."
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subterfuge in a sentence
- He resorted to subterfuge to avoid answering the committee's questions.
- The spy used subterfuge to slip past the guards unnoticed.
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What is "subterfuge" in Latin?
"subterfuge" in Latin is calumnia. subterfuge means: A trick or deceptive scheme used to avoid something or achieve a hidden goal.
How do you use "subterfuge" in a sentence?
Example: "He resorted to subterfuge to avoid answering the committee's questions." In Latin, "subterfuge" is calumnia.
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