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The definition of a ruse is a trick.

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An example of a ruse is when you lie to someone to get them out of the house before a surprise party.

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noun

a stratagem, trick, or artifice

Origin: Fr < MFr < OFr reuser, to deceive < L recusare, to be reluctant, refuse: see recusant

city in N Bulgaria, on the Danube: pop. 169,000

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noun

A crafty stratagem; a subterfuge. See Synonyms at wile.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, detour, dodging

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from ruser, to drive back; see rush¹

A city of northeast Bulgaria on the Danube River south of Bucharest, Romania. Founded as a Roman fortress, it is today a major port and industrial center. Population: 159,000.

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