Associations to the word «Subterfuge»
Noun
- Evasion
- Deceit
- Deception
- Ruse
- Concealment
- Falsehood
- Pretext
- Bribery
- Disguise
- Recourse
- Pretense
- Garion
- Hypocrisy
- Subtlety
- Pretence
- Resort
- Trick
- Malwa
- Intrigue
- Excuse
- Manipulation
- Gnome
- Avail
- Denial
- Parry
- Tactic
- Employ
- Dodge
- Plea
- Delay
- Weakness
- Hide
- Guilt
- Objection
- Truth
- Patience
- Acquaintance
- Conscience
- Suspicion
- Gain
- Compromise
- Abandon
- Strait
- Shift
- Wizard
- Hint
- Sort
- Ancient
- Pitt
Adjective
Verb
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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
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.