hoaxer

Example Sentences

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And last week’s D.C. hoaxer could not say whether a shooter had been spotted in a computer lab at Trinity or Catholic University, even though the Metropolitan Police Department had checked both campuses thoroughly.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2023

But Paisley sang “Amazing Grace” on the phone to the nonexistent child, which formed the basis for the “theft of services” charges that sent the hoaxer to jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

"At the time, we had a good laugh about the change, but we quickly forgot about it," says Alex, the hoaxer.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2022

"She will always be an illusion to you," said Leger, who seemed inclined to revenge himself on his former hoaxer.

From A Start in Life by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott