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hoax

nounCommon GRE wordMore H words

a deceptive trick or fabrication intended to mislead people

In a sentence

The viral photograph of the sea monster turned out to be an elaborate hoax.

Synonyms
frauddeceptionruse
Antonyms
truthrealityauthenticity

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