1. (noun)ploy, gambit, stratagem a maneuver in a game or conversation Synonyms: dodge, gambit, contrivance, ploy, stratagem
2. (noun)contrivance, stratagem, dodge an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade Synonyms: gambit, stratagem, devisal, convenience, scheme, ploy, gismo, widget, dodging, contrivance, gadget, appliance, lash-up, contraption, dodge, gizmo
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'stratagem'
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1. stratagem A contrivance or device may be either good or bad. A cheat is a mean advantage in a bargain; a fraud, any form of covert robbery or injury. Imposture is a deceitful contrivance for securi Synonyms: artifice, art, craft, finesse, invention, stratagem, blind, cunning, fraud, machination, subterfuge, cheat, device, guile, maneuver, trick, contrivance, dodge, imposture, ruse, wile Antonyms: artlessness, frankness, ingenuousness, openness, sincerity, candor, guilelessness, innocence, simplicity, truth, fairness, honesty
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