SCHEMES Synonyms
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 | ||||||||