ruse

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ro͞oz, IPA ^(key): /ruːz/

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• (US) IPA ^(key): /ruz/

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Noun

Singular ruse

Plural ruses

1. (countable) A ruse is an action intended to trick someone.
   • Synonym: deceive