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hoax
[hohks]
noun
something intended to deceive or defraud.
The Piltdown man was a scientific hoax.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used with object)
to deceive by a hoax; hoodwink.
hoax
/ əʊ /
noun
a deception, esp a practical joke
verb
(tr) to deceive or play a joke on (someone)
Other 51Թ Forms
- hoaxer noun
- unhoaxed adjective
- ˈDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hoax1
Example Sentences
During the first Trump term, the pressure on Earth science came from the White House, while Trump dismissed global warming as a “hoax.”
A man charged with terrorism offences, as well as arson attacks on two leisure venues and a bomb hoax, has appeared in court.
The other press release, labeled “Mythbuster,” argued that claims the “One Big Beautiful Bill” adds to the deficit or increases spending are a hoax.
Authorities determined the carjacking was nothing more than a hoax with a goal of quick cash by way of insurance fraud, sheriff officials said.
A White House spokesperson rejected claims that the Trump administration fuels hate, saying the allegations come from “hoaxes perpetrated by left-wing organizations.”
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