artifice
Meaning
deception or trickery, especially used to achieve a goal (প্রতারণা, কৃত্রিমতা)
Pronunciation
আর্টিফিস (ā'rṭifis)
Synonyms
trickery, deceit, cunning, duplicity, subterfuge, sophistry, guile, ruse
Synonyms
His trickery was evident in his schemes.
She was known for her deceitful ways.
His cunning plan caught everyone off guard.
Her duplicity led to a breakdown in trust.
They used subterfuge to bypass the law.
His argument was pure sophistry.
He used guile to win the game.
It was just a clever ruse.
Antonyms
Honesty is the best policy.
Her sincerity won her many friends.
The truth will set you free.
He is known for his integrity.
Her genuineness was refreshing.
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Her forthrightness impressed the committee.
Clarity in communication is essential.
Phrases
The artifice of war can lead to untold suffering.
Believing in illusions is an artifice of the mind.
Political artifice often misleads the public.
There is artifice in the way art is created.
Artifice and strategy are often intertwined in competitive environments.