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HOAX

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hoax.

How to pronounce hoax:

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Hoax - as a noun

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duperyfraudfraudulencehumbugput-on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chicanechicaneryguileshenanigantrickerywile
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hoax - as a verb

Subject to a playful hoax or joke

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
play a joke onpull someone's leg

Example Sentences

"The story about the alien invasion turned out to be a hoax."
"The newspaper issued an apology for publishing a hoax article."
"The celebrity death announcement was just a hoax."
"The politician claimed that the corruption charges were a political hoax."
"They quickly realized that the email about winning a million dollars was a hoax."
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Word Game Points

Is HOAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HOAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is HOAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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