Deflection
Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Ploy and deflection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ploy" instead a noun "Deflection".
Ploy
Ploy noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Ploy
Deflection and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflection" instead a noun "Ploy".
Nearby Word: ployed
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