Subterfuge
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- This article is about Subterfuge, the stratagem; to look up Subterfuge the Long Island hardcore band, see Subterfuge LIHC
Subterfuge can be any deceptive stratagem or manoeuvre designed to take advantage of an opponent. Subterfuge is a recognized skill in situations of war or international spying. It has fewer positive connotations when used in the context of politics or personal relations.
Subterfuge may be legal and ethical (such as encouraging someone to spend the day shopping in order to prepare a surprise party for them) or illegal and unethical.
Subterfuge may include use of:
