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hoax

Ⅰ.

hoax UK US /həʊks/ verb [T]

► to deceive someone, especially by playing a trick on them: »A fake website was set up and a number of people were hoaxed.

→ See also SWINDLE(Cf. ↑swindle)

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hoax UK US /həʊks/ noun [C]

► a trick or something else that is intended to deceive someone: »A hoax led thousands to donate to a fake charity.
»a cruel/elaborate hoax

→ See also FRAUD(Cf. ↑fraud), PONZI SCHEME(Cf. ↑Ponzi scheme), SWINDLE(Cf. ↑swindle)

Financial and business terms. 2012.