Definition of Stratagem

1. Noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.

Exact synonyms: Gambit, Ploy
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

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stratagem

strappiest
strappingly
strappings
strappy
strappy top
straps
strapt
strapwork
strapworks
strashimirite
strata
strata title
stratagem (current term)
stratagemical
stratagems
stratal
stratas
strategem
strategetics
strategi
strategian
strategic
strategic buyout
strategic intelligence
strategic management
strategic materials
strategic warning

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