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Definition of "charade" []
- Games A game in which words or phrases are represented in pantomime, sometimes syllable by syllable, until they are guessed by the other players. (noun)
- Games An episode in this game or a word or phrase so represented. (noun)
- A readily perceived pretense; a travesty: went through the charade of a public apology. (noun)
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Use "charade" in a sentence
- "Taylor boycotted the opening day of the trial, which he called a charade in a letter read by his defense attorney."
- "Although MEND said it did not take part in the amnesty - which it described as charade - most of its top commanders laid down arms."
- "The true charade is holding people in detention for years with no indictment and no trial."