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ruse

 

[ ruːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deception

A ruse is a trick or a plan that is used to deceive someone.

Synonyms

ploy, scheme, trick

Examples of usage

  • She thought his offer of help was just a ruse to get her to talk.
  • The enemy soldiers used a clever ruse to sneak past the guards.
Context #2 | Noun

strategy

A ruse can also refer to a clever and deceitful plan or strategy used to achieve a goal.

Synonyms

maneuver, ploy, tactic

Examples of usage

  • The politician's ruse to win the election involved spreading false rumors about his opponent.
  • The company's ruse to increase sales involved offering fake discounts.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 truque

🇮🇳 धोखा

🇩🇪 Trick

🇮🇩 tipu

🇺🇦 обман

🇵🇱 oszustwo

🇯🇵 トリック

🇫🇷 ruse

🇪🇸 engaño

🇹🇷 hile

🇰🇷 속임수

🇸🇦 خدعة

🇨🇿 klam

🇸🇰 klamstvo

🇨🇳 骗局

🇸🇮 prevara

🇮🇸 bragð

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მოტყუება

🇦🇿 hiylə

🇲🇽 engaño

Etymology

The word 'ruse' originated from the French word 'ruser', which means 'to dodge' or 'to clear out'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of using deception or trickery as a strategy has been prevalent throughout history, with various military leaders and politicians employing ruses to gain an advantage over their opponents.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,011, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.