瞞まん着ちゃく手しゅ段だん

The enemy deceived us using a clever ruse.

• 策さく略りゃく

  策略 is a broader term for strategy or scheme, not necessarily deceptive; 瞞着手段 specifically emphasizes trickery and deception.

• ごまかし

  ごまかし is a more casual, everyday word for deception or covering up; 瞞着手段 is more formal and implies a planned method.