Trojan horse

Betekenis (Engels)

Name

The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War.

Noun

1. (figuratively) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.
2. A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.
3. A seemingly favorable offer designed to trick customers into making exorbitant payments.
4. A person, organization, social movement, piece of legislation, or ideology with a negative agenda or evil intentions under the guise of positive values or good intentions.

Verb

Alternative form of Trojan-horse.

Sinonieme

fifth column

hobbyhorse

Trojan

trojan

Trojan Horse

poisoned chalice

Vertalings

cheval de Troie

caballo de Troya

cavallo di Troia

Trojanisches Pferd

cavalo de Troia

cavall de Troia

δούρειος ίππος

حصان طروادة

Danaergeschenk

Truva atı

trojan horse

trojan

Trojaans paard

paard van Troje