Fox
Fox verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks
Hoax and fox are semantically related. in trick topic. In some cases you can use "Hoax" instead a verb "Fox", when it comes to topics like deceive, outwit, get the better of.
Nearby Word: foxy
Hoax
Hoax verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
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