Can you use subterfuge as a verb?

Yes, "subterfuge" can be used as a verb, but it is less common than its use as a noun.

Here's how you can use it:

* "He subterfuged his way out of the meeting." This means he used a deceptive tactic to avoid the meeting.

However, it's generally preferred to use the noun form "subterfuge" and describe the action with a verb like "employ," "use," "resort to," or "engage in."

For example:

* "He employed subterfuge to avoid the meeting."

* "She used subterfuge to get what she wanted."

Using the noun form often creates clearer and more natural-sounding sentences.