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Hoax

noun

/hoʊks/

Meaning

a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people

a trick or false story meant to deceive people

The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.

The news about aliens landing turned out to be a hoax.

play a hoax

deception, fraud, trick, scam, prank

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deception, fraud, trick, scam

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trick, fraud, scam, deception, prank

truth, fact, reality, authenticity

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truth, fact, reality, authenticity

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truth, fact

elaborate hoax, internet hoax, hoax call, cruel hoax

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elaborate hoax, internet hoax, hoax call

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elaborate hoax, internet hoax, cruel hoax

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alt...

an agreement reached after a dispute, or a community or area where people establish a home

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning