noun as in strong fondness

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subterfuge, cryptogram

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Example Sentences

Example:Backroom meetings and subterfuge played a significant role in the political skiamachy leading to the reform.

Definition:A technique of deceit or cunning, often used to achieve one's goals covertly.

From subterfuge

Example:During the Cold War, both sides used cryptograms to communicate without being detected, engaging in an ongoing skiamachy.

Definition:Any device or way of writing that conceals the meaning of a message, often used in covert operations.

From cryptogram