subterfuge

[US]/ˈsʌbtəfjuːdʒ/
[UK]/ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. deception; trickery; deceit

Example Sentences

He used subterfuge to avoid taking responsibility for his actions.

The spy relied on subterfuge to gather classified information.

Her subterfuge was eventually uncovered, leading to her dismissal from the company.

The politician was known for his use of subterfuge to manipulate public opinion.

The criminal mastermind orchestrated the heist with careful subterfuge.

The magician's performance was full of clever subterfuge to create illusions.

The company used subterfuge to hide its financial troubles from investors.

Detectives had to unravel the layers of subterfuge to solve the complex case.

The spy's subterfuge involved creating a fake identity to infiltrate the enemy's organization.

She used subterfuge to get her rival disqualified from the competition.

Real-world Examples

But does such stripy subterfuge really work that way?

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation July 2016

You can't achieve his rank via subterfuge alone.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

All her attention on him was a subterfuge to learn more about the museum's security system.

Source: VOA Special July 2019 Collection

Subterfuge. She hacks human beings as easily as she hacks computers.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

And even many unqualified investors succeed in moving money in and out (although not without delay, subterfuge and inconvenience).

Source: The Economist - China

Let me escape from the yoke of such silly subterfuges!

Source: The Sorrows of Young Werther

He scarcely comprehended the subterfuge, and was absolutely blind as to its reason.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part 1)

U.S. officials argue the Russian system would be incompatible with NATO systems and would expose F-35 fighter jets to possible Russian subterfuge.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

'I am not interested in subterfuges, ' said Doctor Copeland.

Source: The heart is a lonely hunter.

'Without reserve or subterfuge? Without future appeal to the divine mercy'?

Source: Monk (Part 2)

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