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What does subterfuge mean?

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Noun
  1. (countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and politics.
  2. (uncountable) Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
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Some journalists avoid the subterfuge of rowback altogether by ignoring their major errors and motoring on to the next subject.
The debate itself was a case study in the misinformation, obstinancy, subterfuge, rancour and fear that has characterised the fraught process.
Many calatheas have a red or purple underside to their leaves, which adds subterfuge to their pest resistance.
Having to reason with a human and persuade her by the subterfuge of logic was exasperating.
But what's possibly the most damning aspect of this is the level of dishonesty, subterfuge and cover-up.
We better tell him the truth, and all of it, without any subterfuge or deception.

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