hoaxes

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A form of hoax — To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hoax
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of hoax
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APA

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“hoaxes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hoaxes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hoaxes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hoaxes.

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