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🎭charade

noun
/ʃəˈreɪd/
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Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example Sentences

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

Example Expressions

play charades

Synonyms

pretense, farce, sham, act, masquerade

Antonyms

truth, reality

Collocations

political charade, ridiculous charade, play charades

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