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Definition of Stratagem
1. Noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.
Exact synonyms: Gambit, Ploy
Generic synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
Generic synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
2. Noun. An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade. "His testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
Exact synonyms: Contrivance, Dodge
Generic synonyms: Scheme, Strategy
Specialized synonyms: Plant, Pump-and-dump Scheme, Wangle, Wangling
Derivative terms: Dodgy
Generic synonyms: Scheme, Strategy
Specialized synonyms: Plant, Pump-and-dump Scheme, Wangle, Wangling
Derivative terms: Dodgy
Definition of Stratagem
1. n. An artifice or trick in war for deceiving the enemy; hence, in general, artifice; deceptive device; secret plot; evil machination.
Definition of Stratagem
1. Noun. A deceptive tactic designed to gain the upper hand. Typically, involves underhanded dealings and obfuscation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stratagem
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