ruse

Meanings

• noun

  A deceitful trick or stratagem; a feint or pretense intended to mislead or entrap.

  - "The thief used a ruse to distract the guard while he stole the jewels."
  - "The politician's ruse backfired when the truth was exposed."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɹuːz/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹuz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

stratagem

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruse
muse , newse , abuse

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Variants

List of all variants of ruse that leads to same result
ruse , ruses , Ruschuk , Ruse , ruse de guerre

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ruse' meaning 'cunning' or 'wiles'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruse' is related to the word 'rouse', which means to awaken or stir up.

2. The term 'ruse' is also used in the context of chess, where it refers to a strategic move designed to mislead or trap an opponent.

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Related Concepts

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1. stratagem: A clever plan or trick designed to achieve an objective, often involving deception.

2. feint: A deliberate act intended to mislead or distract an opponent, often in the context of warfare or sports.

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Culture

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The term 'ruse' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in works dealing with strategy, deception, and cunning. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the character Rosencrantz uses a ruse to gain entry into the castle.

How to Memorize "ruse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cunning fox playing a prank on a naive rabbit to illustrate the concept of a ruse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruse' with the image of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat to distract the audience while performing a sleight of hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Remember the ruse, it's a clever use of deceit' to help remember the definition.

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