History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
deception

the act of deceiving or being deceived

misleading; being dishonest

detour

a way round, e.g. a way used when the usual road is blocked

indirect course

escape

(an act of) escaping; fact of having escaped

breaking away; getaway

evasion

the process of avoiding something; an act, statement, excuse etc used to avoid something

escape, avoidance

obstruction

something that blocks a way, prevents progress

obstacle, impediment

trick

something done in order to deceive or done to make a person appear ridiculous; a practical joke; a feat of skill with the hands

deceit

CIRCUMVENTION as in Wiktionary
CIRCUMVENTION as in Wikipedia