Device and Ruse

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Ruse is a synonym for device in ploy topic. In some cases you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Device", when it comes to topics like honest. popular alternative

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

Device is a synonym for ruse in trick topic. You can use "Device" instead a noun "Ruse", if it concerns topics such as thing, honest, ploy. popular alternative