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Bluff

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Strategy Games

Common in strategic contexts where misleading opponents is beneficial.

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In chess, sometimes a player will bluff by appearing to expose a valuable piece.
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Poker Terminology

Often used when playing poker, representing a hand’s strength differently than reality.

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She bluffed having a flush in poker.
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Emotional Detachment

Suggests a lack of emotional investment, despite outward appearances.

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He bluffed indifference when she left him.
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