charade

noun

cha·rade | \ shə-ˈrād

Definition of charade

1 : a word represented in riddling verse or by picture, tableau, or dramatic action (such as intrusion represented by depiction of inn, true, and shun)

2 charades plural : a game in which some of the players try to guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player who may not speak

3 : an empty or deceptive act or pretense his concern was a charade

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Examples of charade in a Sentence

We've grown tired of your charades. put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party

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Investigators said Jones and his group maintained their charade for years: The group dressed in police uniforms, had guns and badges, and drove vehicles with emergency lights, mlive.com reported. — Bradford Betz, Fox News, "Man who posed as cop sentenced to five years of probation," 21 Sep. 2018 Camila’s story focused on Lili’s goofiness in return, featuring clips of her own charades performances. — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, ""Riverdale" Stars Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, and Madelaine Petsch Team Up for Game of Charades," 13 Jan. 2019 With financial repression, governments evade market discipline and the borrowing and spending charade continues. — WSJ, "Sooner or Later, Our Growing Debt Will Bite," 18 Dec. 2018 More Videos 169 Russia’s election: More charade than race Pause 190 The Mueller investigation into possible Russia - Trump campaign connection so far 89 Who is Larry Kudlow, Trump’s new economic adviser? — Alex Daugherty, miamiherald, "As kids prepare to march in Washington, this congressman is facilitator and consoler | Miami Herald," 20 Mar. 2018 Or will Madame Satan continue the charade, even though her mission is completed? — Jessica Macleish, Teen Vogue, ""Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Season 2: Questions We Need to Be Answered After That Finale," 26 Oct. 2018 My next guest says the hearing will be held Monday as planned, even though Democrats are already calling it a charade. — Fox News, "Kennedy: Kavanaugh is firm that allegation didn't happen," 18 Sep. 2018 But this whole thing has been a charade from the beginning. — Fox News, "Rep. Matt Gaetz reacts to Bruce Ohr's notes about Steele," 17 Aug. 2018 Interestingly, the new research finds that the details of this charade can change by region. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "How Horror Beetles Hitchhike on Bees And Then Eat Their Young," 12 Sep. 2018

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