hoax
1 of 2verb/hoʊks/
Forms:hoaxes,hoaxing,hoaxed,hoaxed
1
to deceive someone by creating a false story or situation
transitive- The prankster tried to hoax his friends by pretending to be an alien visitor.
- Be cautious of websites that hoax users into believing false information for entertainment or malicious purposes.
- Some individuals hoax others with fake social media posts to garner attention or spread misinformation.
- The tabloid newspaper hoaxed the public with sensational headlines about mythical creatures.
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