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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

  1. noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
  2. verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.

prevarication — full definition

  1. noun Evasion of the truth.
  2. noun Deviation from what is right or correct.
  3. noun A secret abuse in the exercise of a public office.
  4. noun The collusion of an informer with the defendant, for the purpose of making a sham prosecution.

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