STRATAGEMS Synonyms
6 hypernyms for stratagems. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for STRATAGEMS
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| devices | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' | ||||||
| tactics | noun n | |||||
noun • the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy • a plan for attaining a particular goal | ||||||
| artifices | noun n | |||||
noun • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) | ||||||
| gambits | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||||||
| maneuvers | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a military training exercise • a plan for attaining a particular goal • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a move made to gain a tactical end • an action aimed at evading an opponent verb • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • act in order to achieve a certain goal • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | ||||||
| plans | noun n | |||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||
| ploys | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation | ||||||
| ruses | noun n | |||||
noun • a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) | ||||||
| schemes | noun n | |||||
noun • an elaborate and systematic plan of action • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery • a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole • an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner • devise a system or form a scheme for | ||||||
| tricks | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a cunning or deceitful action or device • a period of work or duty • an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers • a prostitute's customer • (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner verb • deceive somebody | ||||||
| contrivance | noun n | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job • the faculty of contriving; inventive skill • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc. • any improvised arrangement for temporary use • the act of devising something | ||||||
| dodge | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • a quick evasive movement • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery verb • make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid • move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||
| gambit | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||||||
| ploy | noun n | |||||
noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation | ||||||