subterfuge — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- prevarication noun Evasion of the truth.
- subterfuge noun A trick or deceptive scheme used to avoid something or achieve a hidden goal.
Senses
subterfuge is used for these senses in English:
- gimmick A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
gimmick — full definition
- noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
- verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.
prevarication — full definition
- noun Evasion of the truth.
- noun Deviation from what is right or correct.
- noun A secret abuse in the exercise of a public office.
- noun The collusion of an informer with the defendant, for the purpose of making a sham prosecution.