Associations to the word «Subterfuge»

Wiktionary

SUBTERFUGE, noun. (countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and politics.
SUBTERFUGE, noun. (uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

Dictionary definition

SUBTERFUGE, noun. Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind".

Wise words

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