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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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Sally giggled when she discovered that the alien sighting in the backyard was just a playful hoax by her brother.
The treasure chest hidden in the schoolyard was a hoax set up by the teacher for a fun treasure hunt.
Tim felt embarrassed when he realized the treasure map he found was a hoax created by his friends.
The talking parrot in the pet store turned out to be a hoax, as it was a cleverly designed robot.

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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