Diddle and Hoax

Diddle

Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.

Hoax and diddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hoax" instead a verb "Diddle".

Hoax

Hoax verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: a skilled forger who hoaxed the art world into believing that the paintings were long-lost Vermeers

Diddle and hoax are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Hoax".

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing
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