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    Ruse

    /ruːz/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a cunning or deceitful plan designed to trick or deceive someone.
    The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guards while he stole the jewels.
    an action intended to mislead or deceive.
    Her smile was just a ruse to hide her true feelings about the situation.
    a crafty stratagem; a trick.
    They employed a ruse to gain access to the secure area without raising any suspicion.

    Etymology

    French, meaning 'a trick' or 'a stratagem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ruse de guerre
    A strategy used during war to deceive the enemy.
    a clever ruse
    An intelligent plan or trick used to achieve a goal.

    Related Words

    subterfuge
    A deceptive device or strategy.
    deception
    The act of deceiving someone.
    stratagem
    A plan or scheme, especially one to outwit an opponent.

    Slang Meanings

    A sneaky trick.
    His ruse was so clever that even his best friends were fooled.
    A clever scheme.
    She pulled a ruse to get out of the boring meeting.