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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 magician's disappearing act turned out to be a well-planned hoax to amaze the audience.
The online story about a talking dog turned out to be nothing more than a playful hoax.
The claim of a diet pill that guarantees instant weight loss was proven to be a health hoax.
The UFO sighting reported in the local news was later revealed to be 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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