Subterfuge
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/
Subterfuge (noun)
- A hidden plan or false excuse used to avoid the truth or to get what you want without being noticed.
- A method of pretending or misleading in order to escape blame, rules, or direct questions.
Examples
- The plan relied on subterfuge to hide the real goal.
- She used subterfuge to get the information without asking directly.