Derision and Ploy

Derision

Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.

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

Ploy

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

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

Nearby Word: ployed

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