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Bluff Out:

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To deceive or mislead someone by pretending to have a stronger hand or more knowledge in a game or situation.

Example Sentence 1: The experienced poker player bluffed out his opponents by raising the bet and making them fold.

Example Sentence 2: She bluffed out her colleagues by confidently answering a question she didn't know the answer to.

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Sense 2: To force someone out of a hiding place or reveal their true intentions through clever tactics or intimidation.

Example Sentence 1: The detective bluffed out the suspect by suggesting he had evidence against him, causing him to confess.

Example Sentence 2: The negotiator bluffed out the hostage taker by making him believe that the authorities were about to storm the building.

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