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noun
A ruse, in the days of sail, in which an attacking ship would fly the colours of its enemy until close enough to open fire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A diversionary or propaganda tactic of deceiving an adversary into thinking that an operation was carried out by another party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: espionage, government, military, politics, war
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verb
To target someone or something with a false flag or ruse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, transitive
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History
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Across languages
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