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ruse

UK
/ruːz/
US
/ruz/

Translations

rusenoun
ruses
pl
UK
/ruːz/
US
/ruz/
The spy used a clever ruse to escape from the enemy's headquarters.
L'espion a utilisé une ruse ingénieuse pour s'échapper du quartier général ennemi.
Additional translations
stratagèmeTerme plus soutenu; convient pour une manœuvre habile destinée à tromper ou à échapper à quelqu'un.
Synonyms
trick
ploy
deception
stratagem
subterfuge
scheme
artifice
device

Definitions

rusenoun
A deceptive maneuver or trick intended to mislead or confuse someone.
The spy used a clever ruse to escape from the enemy's headquarters.
A stratagem or wily turn, especially one employed by a hunted animal, to evade pursuers.
The hare doubled back on its own tracks, a classic ruse to confuse the hounds.
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