Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoax
Noun
/hoʊks/
Definition
A deliberate deception intended to trick or mislead people.
Examples
- The email claiming that you won a lottery is just a hoax.
- Many were fooled by the elaborate hoax that involved a fake news story.
- The report was eventually revealed to be a hoax, causing public outrage.
Meaning
A hoax is a falsehood or trick that is often presented as truth, resulting in confusion or misunderstanding among individuals.
Synonyms
- deception
- fraud
- scam
- ruse
- trick
