hoax
noun
something intended to deceive or defraud.
Example Sentences
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Fang was arrested and charged with one federal count of false information and hoaxes, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He posted online about his ordeal to raise the alarm about increasingly sophisticated online hoaxes.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
But he entertained audiences in many ways, with everything from blatant hoaxes to Shakespearean theater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
When asked about the slip, Hegseth accused Goldberg of "peddling hoaxes."
From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025
MACUSA’s Department of No-Maj Misinformation has put in extensive work to convince Muggles that sightings of Hodags have been hoaxes.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
