artifice
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British pronunciation
/ˈɑːtɪfɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "artifice"

Artifice
01

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

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It was later revealed that the company 's reported financial figures were artifices meant to inflate stock values.
Politicians are often accused of using artifice and half-truths to conceal less popular stances during campaigns.
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*** clever or artful skill : INGENUITY

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