ごまか誤魔化gomakaすsu
1.
To present information in a misleading way in order to avoid the truth or to escape responsibility for one's actions.
2.
To skillfully alter or distort facts or situations with the intention of creating a false impression.
3.
To engage in deceptive practices that aim to trick or mislead others, typically for personal gain or to avoid accountability.
4.
To handle a situation in a way that obscures the reality or truth, often through clever maneuvering or manipulation.
5.
To devise a method of misrepresentation that misguides the perception of others regarding one's intentions or abilities.
Example:
そんな手で私の目をごまかそうとしても無駄だ。