hoax in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
A hoax is a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people into believing something false.
Sample Sentences
- The elaborate scheme turned out to be a hoax designed to exploit people's trust.
- Many social media posts spread rumors that were later debunked as a hoax.
- The magician's grand illusion was so convincing that some audience members believed it was a real hoax.
- After an extensive investigation, the authorities confirmed that the bomb threat was nothing more than a hoax.
- She felt embarrassed when she realized that her viral story was based on a hoax.
- The elaborate scheme turned out to be nothing more than an elaborate hoax.
- She was devastated to learn that the heartfelt letter was actually a cruel hoax.
- In an age of misinformation, it can be challenging to distinguish truth from hoax.
- The magician's performance included several impressive tricks that felt like a hoax to the audience.
- After conducting an investigation, the police confirmed that the bomb threat was a hoax.