Synonyms for trick
36 synonyms for “trick”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Trick as in “prank”
noun: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- con
- prank
- fool
- catch
- ploy
- caper
- dupe
- joke
- gambit
- gull
- hoodwink
- have
- ruse
- gimmick
- antic
Trick as in “illusion”
noun: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
- illusion
- deception
- deceive
- magic
- artifice
- cheat
- deceit
- trickery
- legerdemain
Trick as in “john”
noun: a prostitute's customer
- john
- gonk
- all-nighter
- whoremaster
- whoremonger
- score
- fare
- punter
- jockey
- monger
Trick as in “knavery”
noun: a cunning or deceitful action or device
- knavery
Trick as in “flim-flam”
verb: deceive somebody
- shift
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