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SCHEMES Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word schemes. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word schemes. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCHEMES

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devices
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

tactics
nounn
noun

• the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

contrivances
nounn
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

designs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

• an arrangement scheme

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• a decorative or artistic work

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

• the creation of something in the mind

verb

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

• create designs

• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

• intend or have as a purpose

gambits
verb, nounv, 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

machinations
nounn
noun

• a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

maneuvers
verb, nounv, 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
nounn
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

plots
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.

• a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object

verb

• plan secretly, usually something illegal

• make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed

• make a plot of

• devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)

ploys
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

ruses
nounn
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

stratagems
nounn
noun

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

strategies
nounn
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war

tricks
verb, nounv, 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

wiles
nounn
noun

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

schema
nounn
noun

• 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

blueprint
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.

verb

• make a blueprint of

connive
verbv
verb

• encourage or assent to illegally or criminally

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

dodge
verb, noun, adjectivev, 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)

dodging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

• a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

• deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

Best Hypernyms For SCHEMES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for schemes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
plan falsehood falsity group grouping plot program programme representation untruth
Phrases (3)
internal representationmental representationplan of action

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