Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Hoax.
How to pronounce hoax:
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Hoax - as a noun
Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dupery12fraud9fraudulence17humbug14put-onHypernyms (Closely Related)
chicane14chicanery19guile6shenanigan14trickery17wile7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hoax - as a verb
Example Sentences
"The story about the alien invasion turned out to be a hoax."
"The newspaper issued an apology for publishing a hoax article."
"The celebrity death announcement was just a hoax."
"The politician claimed that the corruption charges were a political hoax."
"They quickly realized that the email about winning a million dollars was a hoax."
Word Game Points
Is HOAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hoax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is HOAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHOAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is HOAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoax is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHOAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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