Definition: (noun) Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
Synonyms: hoax, put-on, humbug, fraudulence.
Usage: Even the most intelligent among us may be tempted by the dupery of Internet con artists if we are not careful.
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