Αναζήτηση
Artifice
01
τέχνασμα
a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others
02
τέχνασμα
*** clever or artful skill : INGENUITY
Παράδειγμα
Politicians are often accused of using artifice and half-truths to conceal less popular stances during campaigns.
The witness's story seemed contrived and full of artifice meant to misdirect interrogation rather than provide honesty.
It was later revealed that the company's reported financial figures were artifices meant to inflate stock values.