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TROJAN HORSE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase trojan horse. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase trojan horse. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TROJAN HORSE

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bait
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that serves as an enticement

• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• lure, entice, or entrap with bait

• attack with dogs or set dogs upon

decoy
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

• something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

verb

• lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy

ploy
nounn
noun

• an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

ruse
nounn
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

stratagem
nounn
noun

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

subterfuge
nounn
noun

• something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

trick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cunning or deceitful action or device

• a period of work or duty

• an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

• a prostitute's customer

• (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner

verb

• deceive somebody

trojan
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants

noun

• a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful

• a native of ancient Troy

fifth column
nounn
noun

• a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst

wooden horse
nounn
noun

• a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War

Best Hypernyms For TROJAN HORSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trojan horse, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
unit
Phrases (2)
malevolent programsocial unit

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