Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-bluff
Noun
/ˈdʌb.əl.blʌf/
Definition
A strategy in which someone pretends to be lying about their intentions to imply that they are actually telling the truth.
Examples
- He used a double-bluff when he acted as if he didn’t know the answer, leading his opponent to make a mistake.
- The poker player pulled a double-bluff, causing his rivals to fold their hands.
Meaning
To deceive someone by making them think that you are lying about something when, in fact, you are not. It involves a two-layered deception.
Synonyms
- Deception
- Trickery
- Feint
