subterfuge

Meanings

• noun

  The use of indirect or deceptive methods to achieve a goal.

• noun

  A deceitful strategy or tactic.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subterfuge
mischief , grief , relief

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Variants

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subterfuge , subterfuges

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Forms

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subterfuges, subterfuged, subterfuging

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Etymology

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From Old French subterfuge, from subterfuger 'to escape under cover', from sub- 'under' + terre 'earth' + fuger 'to flee'.

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Trivia

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1. Subterfuge is often used in espionage and intelligence gathering.

2. The term 'subterfuge' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Subterfuge is sometimes used in legal contexts to describe the use of false or misleading statements.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone.

2. stratagem: A clever plan or trick to achieve a goal.

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Quotes

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1. And the same kind of "subterfuge" that causes employees to open a virus-laden attachment could also lead them to unknowingly install programs that ship all their data to unscrupulous competitors.

   - Paul Wallich,{it}Scientific American{/it},July 2000

2. Williams has worn a wedding ring for the past decade. Originally it was a fake diamond used as a "subterfuge" during her days as an activist in Central America …

   - Annie Leibovitz,{it}Vogue{/it},February 1998

3. The first pool appeared on the scene in 1791, organized to manipulate stock of the U.S. Bank. Members of a pool contributed money, which was handed over to a single operator, who put into effect various strategies and "subterfuges". He could depress the price of a stock, buy a lot at the low point, then artificially raise the price, and sell at a profit; or he might sell short, then depress the price and make a profit.

   - Kathleen Odean,{it}High Steppers, Fallen Angels, and Lollipops{/it},1988

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Culture

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Subterfuge has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of fiction, to create intrigue and suspense. It is often used in political contexts to describe the use of deceit or manipulation to achieve a desired outcome. In art, subterfuge can be seen in the use of symbolism or allegory to convey deeper meanings.

How to Memorize "subterfuge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a game of chess where one player is using subterfuge to deceive their opponent. Visualize the subtle moves and the strategic planning involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subterfuge' with the word 'mask'. Just as a mask hides one's true identity, subterfuge hides one's true intentions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S.U.B.T.E.R.F.U.G.E. to remember the meaning: 'Strategy Used To Evade Real Foes Undercover'.

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