Capriccio and Subterfuge

Capriccio

Capriccio noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.
Usage example: the sort of innocuous capriccio intended to liven up a stuffy dinner party
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Subterfuge and capriccio are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subterfuge" instead a noun "Capriccio".

Subterfuge

Subterfuge noun - The use of clever underhanded actions to achieve an end.

Capriccio and subterfuge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capriccio" instead a noun "Subterfuge".
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