Bunco and Ploy

Bunco

Bunco noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: they were experts at that bunco, having fleeced wide-eyed tourists for years

Ploy and bunco are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ploy" instead a noun "Bunco".

Ploy

Ploy noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Ploy

Bunco and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bunco" instead a noun "Ploy".

Nearby Word: ployed
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