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artifice Synonyms

Another word for artifice

Choosing another word for artifice depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially those used to trick or deceive others.

Usage Example

"The diplomat spoke with apparent candor, though her rivals suspected her charm was merely a carefully rehearsed trickery."

Strongest
trickery
subterfuge
guile
deceit
stratagem
chicanery
ruse
Strong
contrivance
duplicity
machination

• noun (Context 2)

Skillful or mechanical ingenuity, craft, or workmanship in creating something.

Usage Example

"The intricate clockwork of the eighteenth-century automaton remains a marvel of mechanical ingenuity."

Strongest
ingenuity
craftsmanship
Strong
inventiveness
skill
cleverness
artistry
deftness
Weak
adroitly

Opposites of artifice

The opposite of artifice shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sincerity
candor
artlessness
guilelessness
genuineness
honesty
frankness
ineptitude
See all opposites of artifice

• Nearby Words

articulateness
articulation
artifact
artifice
artificial
artificiality
artificially

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Artifice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/artifice
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