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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Hoax' in a Sentence

"Something created with the intention to deceive or defraud others. The Piltdown man, for example, was a scientific hoax." more

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The magic potion advertised in the comic book was a complete hoax, and Sally felt disappointed.
Tommy's story about a giant purple elephant in his backyard turned out to be a playful hoax.
During April Fools' Day, Jake played a harmless hoax by putting fake bugs in his sister's lunchbox.
The students quickly realized that the treasure map they found was just a hoax.

Hoax

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nounSomething created with the intention to deceive or defraud others. The Piltdown man, for example, was a scientific hoax.
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Last Updated On: May 15, 2024
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