Trick

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

a cunning or deceitful action or plan intended to mislead or deceive someone

Example Sentences

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

She pulled a trick to win the game.

Example Expressions

pull a trick

Synonyms

deception, ruse, stratagem, stunt, illusion, hoax, scam

Entry 1

deception, ruse, stratagem, stunt, illusion

Entry 2

deception, hoax, ruse, scam

Antonyms

honesty, truth, straightforwardness, sincerity

Entry 1

honesty, truth, straightforwardness

Entry 2

honesty, sincerity

Collocations

magic trick, dirty trick, trick question, old trick, trick or treat, play a trick

Entry 1

magic trick, dirty trick, trick question, old trick

Entry 2

trick or treat, play a trick, magic trick