noun
a humorous or malicious deception
verb
to deceive someone with a hoax
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The government quickly debunked the hoax that was circulating on social media.
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I can't believe you fell for that silly hoax about aliens landing in the park.
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That whole story is just a big hoax, don't believe a word of it.
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Her smile was like a hoax, hiding the pain she was feeling inside.