Synonyms for

Tricks

Noun / trɪks / Another word for tricks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tricks are clever and often deceptive ways of doing something or getting something done.

Synonyms & similar words

trick joke prank conjuration fob illusion john whoremaster thaumaturgy antic deception magic caper legerdemain whoremonger fox stunts gimmicks deceptions maneuvers ploys schemes hoaxes ruses cons frauds swindles cheats deceits artifices wiles subterfuges shenanigans ploy tactic strategy

Synonyms by register

Formal

stratagems maneuvers devices expedients

Informal

gimmicks schemes shenanigans antics stunts

Literary

wiles legerdemain artifices

Antonyms

honesty sincerity genuineness openness candor straightforwardness

Common collocations

  • play a trick
  • pull a trick
  • a clever trick
  • a magic trick
  • a dirty trick
  • a simple trick
  • learn a trick

Word family

noun trick
verb trick
adjective tricky
adverb trickily

Usage note

The word 'tricks' can refer to clever actions, illusions, or deceptive practices. It often carries a negative connotation, implying deceit or manipulation, but can also be neutral when referring to skills or illusions.

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Example sentences

  1. The magician showed us some amazing tricks with cards.
  2. She tricked me into thinking it was my turn to do the dishes.
  3. He used some creative tricks to finish his homework faster.
  4. The thief used a clever trick to steal the jewels.
  5. The football team used some new tricks to win the game.

Quotes

  • "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." - The Usual Suspects
  • "I'm like a magician, I can do tricks." - Conor McGregor
  • "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Mark Twain

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