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Term: subterfuges

Definition:

Noun: Deceptive or evasive strategies or actions used to conceal, escape, or manipulate.

Examples:

Sense 1 - Deceptive Strategies:

Many politicians use subterfuges to avoid answering difficult questions.

In espionage movies, spies often employ subterfuges to infiltrate enemy organizations.

Sense 2 - Evasive Actions:

The defendant's lawyer employed various subterfuges to delay the trial.

Jane's subterfuges were unsuccessful as her parents discovered her secret plans.

Sense 3 - Manipulative Techniques:

The con artist used sophisticated subterfuges to deceive unsuspecting victims.

Corporate leaders often resort to subterfuges to maintain their control over the company.

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