Subterfuge word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "subterfuge" word

[noun] something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind"

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\Sub"ter*fuge\, n. [F., from LL. subterfugium, fr. L. subterfugere to flee secretly, to escape; subter under + fugere to flee. See {Fugitive}.] That to which one resorts for escape or concealment; an artifice employed to escape censure or the force of an argument, or to justify opinions or conduct; a shift; an evasion. Affect not little shifts and subterfuges, to avoid the force of an argument. --I. Watts. By a miserable subterfuge, they hope to render this position safe by rendering it nugatory. --Burke.

Synonyms for subterfuge

blind

See also: deceit | deception | misrepresentation |

The fun area, different aproach to word »subterfuge«

Let's analyse "subterfuge" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EGUFRETBUS. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... ..- -... - . .-. ..-. ..- --. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: subterfuge: 3 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: subterfuge: 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 7 + 5 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (2)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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