subterfuge

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

   “Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident.”

2. isim Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

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