Ruse and Sleight

Ruse

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).
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Sleight and ruse are semantically related in honest topic. In some cases you can use "Sleight" instead a noun "Ruse".

Sleight

Sleight noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Ruse and sleight are semantically related in honest topic. Sometimes you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Sleight".

Nearby Word: sleigh
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