ruse

The cut on Amy’s finger was a ruse — a desperate act to access care.

The former president alleged that the investigation into his mental acuity and use of an autopen was a ruse to distract from the "disastrous legislation" Republicans hope to push through Congress.

But the assault is really a strategic ruse.

That demonic glint in her eye isn’t a ruse.

While he's trying to perform discipline now, mostly tweeting about his businesses, it's unlikely he'll be able to keep up the ruse for too long.