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ruse Synonyms

Another word for ruse

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• noun (Context 1)

An action, plan, or trick intended to deceive someone or conceal one's true purpose.

Usage Example

"The sudden phone call from a supposed delivery driver turned out to be a clever ploy to confirm whether the house was empty."

Strongest
ploy
stratagem
artifice
subterfuge
Strong
deception
feint
dodge
gambit
bluff
contrivance

Opposites of ruse

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

honesty
truthfulness
candor
sincerity
frankness
See all opposites of ruse

• Nearby Words

rural
rurally
ruralness
ruse
rush
rushee
rusher

Cite this Entry

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