Dissimulation
Dissimulation noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Ploy and dissimulation are semantically related. in cunning topic. In some cases you can use "Ploy" instead a noun "Dissimulation".
Ploy
Ploy noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Dissimulation and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dissimulation" instead a noun "Ploy".
Nearby Word: ployed
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