noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He was known for pulling off elaborate practical jokes on his colleagues.

Definition:Amusing and often mischievous tricks or hoaxes played to amuse others.

From practical jokes

Example:The company was accused of running a hoak by misrepresenting the origin of its products.

Definition:An action intended to deceive someone and to secure unfair or illegal gain.

From fraud

Example:The hoak involved a fake email that tricked many employees into revealing their login credentials.

Definition:False information or misleading intention designed to fool someone.

From deception