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STRATAGEMS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word stratagems. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word stratagems. (close relations)
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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

artifices
nounn
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

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

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

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)

schemes
nounn
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, 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

contrivance
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

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)

gambit
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

ploy
nounn
noun

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

• a maneuver in a game or conversation

Best Hypernyms For STRATAGEMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stratagems, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
maneuver manoeuvre scheme strategy
Phrases (2)
tactical maneuvertactical manoeuvre

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