Ruse

Meaning

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

A trick or action intended to deceive someone.

Example Sentences

The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

She used a clever ruse to get into the party unnoticed.

Example Expressions

a ruse to an end

Synonyms

trick, deception, stratagem, ploy, scheme, tactic

Entry 1

trick, deception, stratagem, ploy

Entry 2

trick, scheme, ploy, tactic, deception

Antonyms

honesty, truth, straightforwardness, openness

Entry 1

honesty, truth, straightforwardness

Entry 2

honesty, truth, openness

Collocations

clever ruse, elaborate ruse, fall for ruse, military ruse, simple ruse, ruse to escape

Entry 1

clever ruse, elaborate ruse, fall for ruse

Entry 2

clever ruse, military ruse, simple ruse, ruse to escape