Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

embuste

noun
em-bus-te
Definition
A deception or fraudulent scheme; a trick or a lie intended to mislead.
Examples
  • His story was nothing but an embuste to cover up his mistakes.
  • She quickly saw through the embuste that her friend had tried to sell her.
Meaning
In a broader context, it refers to any form of misrepresentation or deceit.
Synonyms
  • deception
  • fraud
  • lie
  • hoax
  • falsehood