hoax
noun
something intended to deceive or defraud.
hoaxer
-
a word derived from
hoax.
Example Sentences
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Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
But Paisley sang “Amazing Grace” on the phone to the nonexistent child, which formed the basis for the “theft of services” charges that sent the hoaxer to jail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
"At the time, we had a good laugh about the change, but we quickly forgot about it," says Alex, the hoaxer.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2022
She corresponded with the only hoaxer still living — Post, a Vashon Island resident — and wrote an essay for Alpinist.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2021
Phineas Gage's mother said her son exhibited himself here at P. T. Barnum's American Museum on Broadway in New York City Barnum was the gaudiest showman and greatest hoaxer of his age.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
