Ruse and Slyness

Ruse

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

Slyness

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

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

Nearby Words: sly, slyly
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