Hoax and Slyness

Hoax

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

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

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing

Slyness

Slyness noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Hoax and slyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoax" instead a noun "Slyness".

Nearby Words: sly, slyly
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