subterfuge

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Late 16th century. Directly or via French from late Latin subterfugium , from Latin subterfugio (“‘I flee secretly’”) from subter (“‘under’”) and fugio (“‘I flee’”).

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subterfuge (countable and uncountable; plural subterfuges)

1. (countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and politics.

   The Japanese's subterfuge in World War II caused the Americans to lose the battle.

2. (uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

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