Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.
Deception or underhanded behavior.
The art of dressing up; imposture.
Artifice; the use of one or more stratagems.
An instance of deception, underhanded behavior, dressing up, imposture, artifice, etc.