subterfuge
Translation
subterfuge, deceit, trickery
Examples
He had to use subterfuge to get the information.
He had to use subterfuge to get the information.
Their political campaign was full of subterfuge.
Their political campaign was full of subterfuge.
Grammar Patterns
to use subterfuge to employ deceit He had to use subterfuge to get inside.
full of subterfuge characterized by deceit The whole affair was full of subterfuge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trickery, deceit, ruse; Antonyms: honesty, openness
Etymology
From Latin 'subter' (beneath, secretly) + 'fugere' (to flee). Literally 'a secret fleeing'.
Memory Tips
Think 'sub' (under) + 'fuge' (flee, like a fugitive). It's a trick to secretly flee from the truth.