bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
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imposter -
A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain
The man on the phone who was asking for money sounded like Emily's friend, but she thought he was probably an imposter.
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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collusion -
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
The secretive group gathered in an act of collusion to influence the presidential election.
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dupe -
A victim of deception
The homeless man tried to sell magic beans to a passing man because he looked like a dupe.
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hype -
Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false
Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.
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rogue -
Behaving in a way that causes damage.
Martha's friends tried to warn her that under Charlie's charming exterior was a rogue that would eventually hurt her.
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leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
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hoodwink -
Deceive or trick (someone)
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
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fib -
Tell an unimportant lie
Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.
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Infiltrate -
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
The undercover agent was able to infiltrate the criminal organization without being detected.
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scheme -
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
The family butler was always polite, but in his mind he was always scheming how to steal the family's jewels.
