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subterfuge

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2 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
2syllables

subterfuge

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subterfuge is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, subterfuge is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofsubterfuge

1noun
  • An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

    Example: "Overt subterfuge in a region nearly caused a minor accident."

  • Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.

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