subterfuge

noun
UK: /ˌsʌb.təˈfjuːdʒ/
US: /ˈsʌb.tər.fjuːdʒ/

  1. The use of tricks to hide, avoid, or get something.

    1. They used subterfuge to enter the building.
    2. His constant use of subterfuge made it difficult to trust him at all.

  2. An action or plan that is meant to hide something, usually something dishonest.

    1. It was clear the theft was achieved through subterfuge.
    2. Occasionally, some clever subterfuge is needed to achieve a positive outcome.

Synonyms

guile stratagem deceit ruse artifice deception trickery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subterfuge" in English means: The use of tricks to hide, avoid, or get something., An action or plan that is meant to hide something, usually something dishonest..

The phonetic transcription of "subterfuge" is /ˌsʌb.təˈfjuːdʒ/ in British English and /ˈsʌb.tər.fjuːdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subterfuge": guile, stratagem, deceit, ruse, artifice, deception, trickery.

Example usage of "subterfuge": "They used subterfuge to enter the building.". More examples on the page.