Hoax

Meaning

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

a trick or false story meant to deceive people

Example Sentences

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.

Example Expressions

play a hoax

Synonyms

deception, fraud, trick, scam, prank

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deception, fraud, trick, scam

Entry 2

trick, fraud, scam, deception, prank

Antonyms

truth, fact, reality, authenticity

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truth, fact, reality, authenticity

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truth, fact

Collocations

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