Artifice and Gaff

Artifice

Artifice noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: used the artifice of saying his grandmother had died so that he could get the last seat on the plane

Gaff and artifice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaff" instead a noun "Artifice".

Nearby Words: artificial, artificer

Gaff

Gaff noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

Artifice and gaff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Artifice" instead a noun "Gaff".

Nearby Words: gaffed, gaffe, gaffer, gaffing

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