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- [suhb-ter-fyooj]
- /ˈsʌb tərˌfyudʒ/
- /ˈsʌb.tə.fjuːdʒ/
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- [suhb-ter-fyooj]
- /ˈsʌb tərˌfyudʒ/
Definitions of subterfuge word
- noun subterfuge an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc. 1
- noun subterfuge deceitful tactic, ruse 1
- variable noun subterfuge Subterfuge is a trick or a dishonest way of getting what you want. 0
- noun subterfuge a stratagem employed to conceal something, evade an argument, etc 0
- noun subterfuge any plan, action, or device used to hide one's true objective, evade a difficult or unpleasant situation, etc.; stratagem; artifice 0
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Origin of subterfuge
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Late Latin subterfugium, equivalent to Latin subterfug(ere) to evade (subter below + fugere to flee) + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Subterfuge
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subterfuge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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