hoax

• Substantiv, das eine Täuschung, einen Trick oder eine erfundene Geschichte bezeichnet, die dazu dient, jemanden in die Irre zu führen oder Schaden anzurichten.

A noun referring to a deceptive act, trick, or fabricated story intended to mislead or cause harm.

1. Deceptive trickB2formal

   A deliberate deception or trick intended to fool people into believing something false.

   Täuschung

   • The story about the alien landing turned out to be a hoax.
   • The email claiming he won a lottery was a hoax.
   • The museum discovered the ancient artifact was a hoax.

   Synonymecanardcheatdeceptionfakefraudimposturejestpractical jokeprankshamswindletrick

   Antonymefactrealitytruth

2. False alarmB2informal

   A false report or warning that causes unnecessary alarm or panic.

   Falscher Alarm

   • The bomb threat was a hoax, and no one was hurt.
   • The fire alarm was triggered by a hoax call.
   • The news of the celebrity's death was a hoax.

   Synonymefalse alarmscare

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden durch eine erfundene, aber glaubhafte Geschichte oder Handlung zu täuschen oder irrezuführen.

A verb meaning to deceive or trick someone with a false but believable story or act.

1. Deceive or trickB2formal

   To deceive someone by making them believe something false, often as a practical joke or for fraud.

   Täuschen oder hinters Licht führen

   • They hoaxed the public into believing the moon landing was fake.
   • He was arrested for hoaxing investors with a fake business scheme.
   • The prankster hoaxed his friends into thinking the house was haunted.

   Synonymebamboozlecheatcondeceivedupefoolhoodwinkmisleadswindletrick

   Antonymedisillusion