Complicity and Ruse

Complicity

Complicity noun - A secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
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Synonyms for Complicity

Ruse and complicity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Complicity".

Nearby Words: complicate, complication, complice

Ruse

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).
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Synonyms for Ruse

Complicity and ruse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complicity" instead a noun "Ruse".

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complete complete complicity complete ruse
original original complicity original ruse
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