ruse

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Noun ruse has 1 sense

ruse, artifice - a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
--₁ is a kind of maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

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Ruse

Noun: A cunning or deceptive act or stratagem devised to deceive or outwit someone.

Example sentences:

She used a clever ruse to trick him into revealing his secret.
The spy devised an intricate ruse to divert the enemy's attention.
His friendly demeanor was just a ruse to gain their trust.

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