noun as in strong fondness

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Example:He used a ruse to make his friends believe he was in danger so they would come to his aid.

Definition:Using a clever but deceitful trick to mislead someone.

From deceive with a ruse

Example:The company used a subterfuge to avoid paying taxes on their overseas profits.

Definition:A clever but deceitful trick or plan, often used to gain an advantage or deceive someone.

From subterfuge

Example:The political party resorted to manoeuvres to mislead the voters and win the election.

Definition:A method or plan of acting or proceeding; a scheme or stratagem, often used deceitfully.

From manoeuvre