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Subterfuge

Definition

(formal) A trick or deception used to avoid something unpleasant or to achieve a secret goal; a clever or deceitful device or stratagem. Typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe complex or subtle forms of evasion or concealment.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial reports were a subterfuge designed to conceal the true extent of their losses.
2Is it ever morally justifiable to employ subterfuge in pursuit of a greater good, or does the end never truly justify the means?
3The politician's sudden change of heart was seen by many as a subterfuge to distract from the real issues at hand.
4In espionage, subterfuge is an essential tool for agents seeking to gather intelligence without arousing suspicion.
5There is a fine line between clever diplomacy and subterfuge; the former involves creative problem-solving, while the latter relies on deception.

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