Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elaborate-ruse
Noun
/ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt ruːz/
Definition
A carefully planned and intricate scheme or deception designed to trick someone.
Examples
- The magician’s act was not just a performance; it was an elaborate ruse that mesmerized the audience.
- He created an elaborate ruse to surprise his friends on their birthday.
- The spy employed an elaborate ruse to infiltrate the enemy’s base without detection.
Meaning
An elaborate-ruse involves a complex trick or strategy that requires detailed planning and execution to mislead or deceive an individual or group.
Synonyms
- Deception
- Trick
- Scheme
- Plot
- Subterfuge
