Definition To seize and hold power or authority in a forceful or illegal manner; to take something without permission or right. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Verb. Synonyms Seize, seize illegally, take over, appropriate, commandeer, arrogate, expropriate. Antonyms Surrender, relinquish, yield,...

Definition Subterfuge refers to a deceptive strategy or device that is used to conceal or mislead. It involves the use of deceitful or underhanded methods to achieve a goal or to avoid something unpleasant. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Noun Synonyms Trickery, deceit, deception, artifice,...

Definition Sham refers to something that is fake, false, or fraudulent, especially something that is presented as genuine but is actually a counterfeit or an imitation. It can also refer to a person who is insincere, deceitful, or pretentious. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Noun or verb. Synonyms...

Definition To hold back or restrain; to suppress or subdue; to prevent the expression or action of a feeling, thought, or desire. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Verb Synonyms Suppress, restrain, inhibit, stifle, check, control, subdue, bottle up, keep in check, hold in, smother, constrain, muzzle,...

Definition Prevarication is the act of lying or deliberately avoiding the truth. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Prevarication is a noun. Synonyms Deceit, falsehood, dishonesty, evasion, equivocation. Antonyms Truthfulness, honesty, candor, straightforwardness, frankness. Example sentences His...

Definition Phony means fake, false or fraudulent, and lacking in authenticity or sincerity. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Phony is an adjective. Synonyms Fake, false, fraudulent, bogus, artificial, insincere. Antonyms Genuine, real, authentic, sincere, honest. Example sentences She made a phony...

Definition Perfidious means deceitful and untrustworthy, often betraying the trust of others. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Perfidious is an adjective. Synonyms Deceitful, treacherous, untrustworthy, disloyal, faithless. Antonyms Trustworthy, loyal, faithful, reliable, dependable. Example sentences...

Definition Mendacious means lying or dishonest, often with the intention of deceiving others. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Mendacious is an adjective. Synonyms Deceitful, untruthful, false, dishonest, insincere. Antonyms Truthful, honest, sincere, straightforward, candid. Example sentences The...

Definition A humblebrag refers to a statement, usually made by someone about themselves, which appears to be modest, self-deprecating or humble but is actually an attempt to draw attention to one’s achievements or to highlight one’s positive attributes. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Noun Synonyms...

Definition Guise refers to an external appearance or manner that conceals the true nature of something or someone. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Guise is a noun. Synonyms Appearance, façade, mask, pretense, cover. Antonyms Reality, truth, authenticity, genuineness, honesty. Example sentences He...