Meaning & Definition of Ruse in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A trick or act that is intended to deceive someone.

  Example Sentence: The elaborate ruse fooled everyone into thinking the event was cancelled.

• Definition: An action intended to mislead or confuse.

  Example Sentence: The magician's ruse left the audience amazed and baffled.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: estratagema

• French: ruse

• German: List

• Russian: уловка

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 of ruse

• Meaning: A sneaky trick.

  Example Sentence: His ruse was so clever that even his best friends were fooled.

• Meaning: A clever scheme.

  Example Sentence: She pulled a ruse to get out of the boring meeting.