Devices and Ruse

Devices noun - An inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'.

Ruse and devices are semantically related. in ploy topic. In some cases you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Devices".

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

Devices and ruse are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Devices" with "Ruse", this nouns are similar.