Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruse
noun
/ruːz/
Definition
A trick or act intended to deceive someone.
Examples
- His sudden change of plans was just a ruse to distract us from his true intentions.
- They devised a ruse to get past the security guards undetected.
- She used a ruse to hide her surprise party from her friend.
Meaning
A ruse is a clever plan or action designed to mislead or outsmart someone, often used to achieve a particular goal.
Synonyms
- trick
- deception
- stratagem
- ploy
- scheme
