Hoax and Plot

Hoax

Hoax noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

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Plot and hoax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plot" instead a noun "Hoax".

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing

Plot noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

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Hoax and plot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoax" instead a noun "Plot".

Nearby Words: plotted, plotting, plotless

elaborate	elaborate hoax	elaborate plot
common	common hoax	common plot
complete	complete hoax	complete plot
standard	standard hoax	standard plot
Other adjectives: original, many, deep, simple, entire, real, massive, big, great, secret, major, fantastic, minor, convoluted, ridiculous, latest, generic.

Steins;Gate goes as far as making a ten-year-old internet hoax a major plot point.

Source: Small Reference Pools
Retcon: The last Precursor egg from the second game, with all its plot importance, was a hoax.

Source: Video Game / Jak 3: Wastelander
Instead, the end of the world plot turns out to be a hoax set up by Tom and Diane and the rest of the episode deals with Peter attempting to be a better father when he admits that he doesn't like his kids.

Source: Never Trust A Trailer / Western Animation

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