Ruse and Stunt

Ruse

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).

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Stunt and ruse are semantically related. in trick topic. In some cases you can use "Stunt" instead a noun "Ruse".

Stunt noun - An act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness.

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Ruse and stunt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Stunt".

Nearby Words: stunted, stunting

old	old ruse	old stunt
elaborate	elaborate ruse	elaborate stunt
similar	similar ruse	similar stunt
complete	complete ruse	complete stunt
Other adjectives: original, fake, simple, convincing, entire, real, big, little, clever, famous, new, double.

Spider-Man investigates under the ruse of helping the do the film Mysterio is working on as a publicity stunt.

Source: Civilian Villain
Joe decides he wants to buy Mutiny after the stunt they pulled, because they managed to invent broadband technology with their ruse.

Source: Series / Halt and Catch Fire

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