hocusses

/ˈhɒkjʊspəˈsʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

something intended to deceive or mislead; trickery.

“The magician’s hocuspocus confused the audience.”

2. verb

to deceive or mislead, especially by trickery.

“The company hocuspocuses its customers with fake promises.”

Synonyms

  • deception
  • trickery

Antonyms

  • honesty
  • truth