TROJAN HORSE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase trojan horse. (close relations)
Definition of TROJAN HORSE
horse
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 |