Hoax
/hoʊks/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate act of deception intended to trick or mislead others.
The email warning was revealed to be a hoax.
- (v.) To deceive or trick someone by presenting false information as true.
The pranksters hoaxed the public with a fake news story.
Forms
- hoaxes
- hoaxed
- hoaxing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, proving a hoax often requires establishing intent to deceive and resultant harm.
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