Synonyms for

Hoaxes

Verb / ˈhəʊksɪz / Another word for hoaxes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hoaxes are tricks or pranks that are meant to fool people.

Synonyms & similar words

fraudulence playajokeon hoax dupery humbug pullsomeonesleg fraud puton trick prank deception fraud scam sham swindle cheat deceit joke bluff fake disinformation misinformation counterfeit imposter imposture mimicry spoof trickery

Example sentences

  1. The email claiming I won the lottery turned out to be a hoax.
  2. The group hoaxed their friend by pretending to be aliens.
  3. The internet is full of hoaxes and fake news.
  4. The magician's trick was so convincing that it looked like a hoax.
  5. The newspaper apologized for publishing a hoax story.

Quotes

  • "The greater the truth, the greater the hoax." - Umberto Eco
  • "A successful hoax is the hardest thing in the world to explain." - James Lovelock
  • "A hoax is a lie told with a smile, a practical joke with a purpose." - Alan Sokal

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