Definition of Artifice

a move made to obtain an advantage or trick someone

Examples of Artifice in a sentence

I was pleased when the car salesman did not use an artifice to try and get me to purchase a defective vehicle.  🔊

When the con artist tried to fool the old man with his artifice, he found himself in front of the man’s loaded shotgun.  🔊

The crooked delivery guy hoped his artifice of overcharging customers would go unnoticed by his supervisors.  🔊

As soon as the detectives discover the artifice the kidnapper used to lure his victim, they will have a lead on the criminal’s identity.  🔊

The company’s artifice centers on lowering their prices to the point that no other company can compete.  🔊

One artifice of a child predator is to entice the youngsters with interesting items such as free ice cream or adorable puppies.  🔊

Because the bank robber knew he needed an artifice to distract the security guard, he decided to blow up a car in the parking lot.  🔊

Everybody knows Jane’s flirtation with the elderly gentlemen is simply an artifice she is using to get her bills paid.  🔊

During the treasure hunt, we will make use of an artifice to trick our opponents into searching in the wrong area.  🔊

The magician’s illusion was nothing but a cleverly designed artifice.  🔊

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