Word: Subterfuge
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbtəfjuːʒ/
Word Meaning: “Subterfuge” refers to deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal; a deceptive scheme or strategy used to evade, conceal, or manipulate something.
Uses in Sentence:
- The politician resorted to subterfuge to cover up his involvement in the scandal.
- The spy employed various subterfuges to gather classified information without being detected.
- The company’s accounting practices were questioned for their use of subterfuge to inflate profits.
Synonyms:
- Deception
- Trickery
- Fraud
- Cunning
- Guile
Antonyms:
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Sincerity
- Candor
- Frankness
Word Meaning in Hindi: In Hindi, “Subterfuge” translates to “छल” (Chhal) or “छल-कपट” (Chhal-Kapat).
Word uses in Hindi:
- राजनीतिज्ञ अपने संबंध को स्कैंडल में शामिल होने से छुपाने के लिए छल का सहारा लेते हैं। (Politicians resort to subterfuge to conceal their involvement in scandals.)
- जासूस ने प्राप्त की गई गोपनीय जानकारी को पकड़े बिना ही अनेक छल का उपयोग किया। (The spy used various subterfuges to obtain classified information without being caught.)