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
Kid is a synonym for hoax in fool topic. In some cases you can use "Kid" instead a verb "Hoax", when it comes to topics like deceive, con. informal substitute
Kid
Kid verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.
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What really happened is that it was a hoax planned by the kid's father to publicize a Reality Show.
Source: Balloonacy -
No Name Given: Nobody in the game is given any real names, although the hoax names the kid "Sarah." Obvious Beta: Even though the entire game is playable, it's pretty obvious that it's only a prototype.
Source: Video Game / Bio Force Ape -
Even after losing an aircraft carrier (and everybody on it), the kid's hometown being quarantined, and the governor of California making an official speech about how the aliens are invading the world, they simply consider this as a hoax and don't bother investigate.
Source: Militaries Are Useless
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