Agenda and Motive

Agenda

Agenda noun - A listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play).

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Motive and agenda are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Motive" instead a noun "Agenda".

Nearby Word: agendum

Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Agenda and motive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agenda" instead a noun "Motive".

particular	particular agenda	particular motive
similar	similar agenda	similar motive
specific	specific agenda	specific motive
stated	stated agenda	stated motive
Other adjectives: original, true, sinister, selfish, actual, entire, real, evil, dark, main, personal, secret, ultimate, new, political, possible, murderous, ridiculous, discernible, unknown, different, ulterior, deeper.

They have an ulterior motive for joining the heroes, and the heroes' plans will further their own agenda.

Source: Token Evil Teammate
Hidden Agenda Villain: Grand Admiral Snote, for all intents and purposes, falls into this category as no one is quite sure of what his ultimate motive is (or if he even possesses one).

Source: Webcomic / Old Republic Paint Adventures
Hidden Agenda Villain: They have a motive, but we're not sure what it is.

Source: Motivation Index

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