Deliberate false alarm Crossword Clue

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Deliberate false alarm Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
(verb)
1. subject to a playful hoax or joke

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DELIBERATE (adjective)
1. characterized by conscious design or purpose
2. carefully thought out in advance
DELIBERATE (verb)
1. think about carefully; weigh
2. discuss the pros and cons of an issue
FALSE (adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
2. inaccurate in pitch
FALSE (adverb)
1. in a disloyal and faithless manner

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