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Subterfuge

//ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ// noun

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Noun

1
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics. countable
"Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."
2
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity wordnet
3
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity. uncountable
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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French subterfuge m, from Medieval Latin subterfugium n, from Latin subterfugiō (“I flee secretly”), from subter (“under”) and fugiō (“I flee”).

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