Crookery
Crookery noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Gimmick
Gimmick noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: that free magazine subscription they offer is just a sales gimmick to get you to buy their product
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Synonyms for Gimmick
Crookery and gimmick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crookery" instead a noun "Gimmick".
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