🎩trick

noun
/trɪk/

Meaning

a cunning or deceitful action or plan intended to mislead or deceive someone
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example Sentences

She pulled a trick to win the game.

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

Example Expressions

pull a trick

Synonyms

deception, hoax, ruse, scam, stratagem, stunt, illusion
Entry 1
deception, hoax, ruse, scam
Entry 2
deception, ruse, stratagem, stunt, illusion

Antonyms

honesty, sincerity, truth, straightforwardness
Entry 1
honesty, sincerity
Entry 2
honesty, truth, straightforwardness

Collocations

trick or treat, play a trick, magic trick, dirty trick, trick question, old trick
Entry 1
trick or treat, play a trick, magic trick
Entry 2
magic trick, dirty trick, trick question, old trick

More Example Sentences

Well, I started off well. But then they asked me a tricky question, and I got really nervous.

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