ruse
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the quality of being craftysynonyms: fausseté, fourberie, sournoiserietype of:faussetéthe quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor
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shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deceptionsynonyms: finesse, fourberie, ingéniosité
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a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)type of:manoeuvrea move made to gain a tactical end
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verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
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crafty artfulness (especially in deception)synonyms: fourberietype of:ingénuositéthe quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
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a maneuver in a game or conversation
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