Bluff

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Strategy GamesPlay
Common in strategic contexts where misleading opponents is beneficial. SlideIn chess, sometimes a player will bluff by appearing to expose a valuable piece.
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Poker TerminologyPlay
Often used when playing poker, representing a hand’s strength differently than reality. SlideShe bluffed having a flush in poker.
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Emotional DetachmentPlay
Suggests a lack of emotional investment, despite outward appearances. SlideHe bluffed indifference when she left him.