TRICKS Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word tricks. (close relations)
trickery
Best Alternative Words for TRICKS
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illusion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an erroneous mental representation • something many people believe that is false • the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||
john | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a room or building equipped with one or more toilets • youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216; succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I; lost his French possessions; in 1215 John was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta (1167-1216) • (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation • a prostitute's customer • the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament | ||||||||
magic trick | nounn | |||||||
noun • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||
antic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement adjective satellite • ludicrously odd verb • act as or like a clown | ||||||||
artifice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) | ||||||||
caper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||||
con | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an argument opposed to a proposal • a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property adverb • in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc. verb • deprive of by deceit • commit to memory; learn by heart | ||||||||
conjuration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect • calling up a spirit or devil • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||
deception | nounn | |||||||
noun • a misleading falsehood • the act of deceiving • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||
dupe | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who is tricked or swindled verb • fool or hoax | ||||||||
flim-flam | nounn | |||||||
verb • deceive somebody | ||||||||
fob | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch • an adornment that hangs from a watch chain • short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest verb • deceive somebody | ||||||||
fool | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who lacks good judgment • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages verb • make a fool or dupe of • spend frivolously and unwisely • fool or hoax • indulge in horseplay | ||||||||
fox | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs • English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) • a shifty deceptive person • English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691) • a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River • the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox • the Algonquian language of the Fox verb • deceive somebody • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots | ||||||||
gambit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||||||||
gull | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs verb • make a fool or dupe of • fool or hoax | ||||||||
have | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who possesses great material wealth verb • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • have as a feature • go through (mental or physical states or experiences) • have ownership or possession of • cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition • serve oneself to, or consume regularly • have a personal or business relationship with someone • organize or be responsible for • have left • be confronted with • undergo • suffer from; be ill with • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner • receive willingly something given or offered • get something; come into possession of • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • achieve a point or goal • cause to be born • have sex with; archaic use | ||||||||
hoodwink | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence by slyness • conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end | ||||||||
joke | nounn | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • a triviality not to be taken seriously verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
legerdemain | nounn | |||||||
noun • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||