Pronunciation: /sʌb.tər.fjuzh/
noun a deceit used in order to achieve one's goal
A1 She used subterfuge to surprise her friend on their birthday.
A2 The detective uncovered the criminal's subterfuge to avoid getting caught.
B1 The politician's subterfuge was exposed by the media, leading to a scandal.
B2 The spy's subterfuge was so elaborate that it fooled even the best intelligence agencies.
C1 The mastermind's subterfuge was so intricate that it took years to unravel.
C2 The company's subterfuge in their financial reports eventually led to their downfall.
verb None
A1 She subterfuges by pretending to be sick when she doesn't want to go to school.
A2 He subterfuges his way out of doing chores by saying he has too much homework.
B1 The politician subterfuges his true intentions by giving vague answers during interviews.
B2 The spy subterfuges his identity by using different aliases and disguises.
C1 The hacker subterfuges his location by using advanced encryption techniques.
C2 The master of deception subterfuges his enemies with elaborate schemes and false information.
adjective None
A1 She used subterfuge to hide her true feelings.
A2 The children tried to sneak out of the house using subterfuge.
B1 The spy's subterfuge was finally uncovered by the intelligence agency.
B2 The politician's subterfuge was exposed by investigative journalists.
C1 The elaborate subterfuge orchestrated by the criminal organization fooled even the most seasoned detectives.
C2 The mastermind behind the elaborate subterfuge was finally apprehended by law enforcement.
adverb None
A1 He tried to win the game through subterfuge.
A2 She used subterfuge to avoid getting caught.
B1 The spy relied on subterfuge to gather information.
B2 The politician's subterfuge was eventually exposed by the media.
C1 The elaborate subterfuge orchestrated by the criminal organization fooled even the authorities.
C2 The masterful subterfuge of the con artist left everyone in disbelief.
pronoun None
A1 She used subterfuge to avoid getting in trouble.
A2 The spy's subterfuge was finally uncovered by the authorities.
B1 The politician's subterfuge was exposed by investigative journalists.
B2 The company's subterfuge in hiding their financial losses led to a scandal.
C1 The mastermind behind the elaborate subterfuge was finally apprehended by the authorities.
C2 The intricate subterfuge orchestrated by the criminal organization was unraveled by the FBI.
preposition None
A1 I used subterfuge to hide my surprise party plans from my friend.
A2 The magician's subterfuge fooled the audience into thinking he had made the rabbit disappear.
B1 The spy used subterfuge to gather information without being detected.
B2 The company employed subterfuge to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
C1 The politician's subterfuge was eventually exposed by investigative journalists.
C2 The elaborate subterfuge orchestrated by the criminal mastermind deceived even the most seasoned detectives.
conjunction None
A1 He tried to win the game through subterfuge, but he was caught.
A2 The magician used subterfuge to make the coin disappear.
B1 The spy's subterfuge allowed him to gather valuable information without being detected.
B2 The company's subterfuge in hiding their financial records eventually led to their downfall.
C1 The politician's subterfuge in manipulating public opinion was exposed by investigative journalists.
C2 The mastermind's subterfuge in orchestrating the elaborate heist was revealed in court.
interjection None
A1 Subterfuge! I can't believe you tricked me like that.
A2 Subterfuge is never the answer when trying to solve a problem.
B1 Subterfuge may seem like a quick fix, but honesty is always the best policy.
B2 Subterfuge is a dangerous game to play, as it can lead to mistrust and misunderstandings.
C1 The use of subterfuge in negotiations can sometimes backfire and damage relationships.
C2 In high-stakes situations, subterfuge is often employed to gain an advantage over opponents.
article None
A1 She used subterfuge to sneak past the guard.
A2 The detective uncovered the criminal's subterfuge.
B1 The politician's subterfuge was exposed by the media.
B2 The elaborate subterfuge involved in the heist impressed even the seasoned detective.
C1 The spy's subterfuge was so well-executed that no one suspected a thing.
C2 The master of subterfuge, he was able to manipulate situations to his advantage without anyone realizing.
formal The espionage agency used subterfuge to gather classified information.
informal She always resorts to subterfuge to get what she wants.
slang He's a master at pulling off subterfuge without getting caught.
figurative The politician's promises were just a subterfuge to win votes.
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