Booby trap
Booby trap noun - A usually concealed explosive device designed to go off when disturbed.
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Gambit and booby trap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gambit" instead a noun phrase "Booby trap".
Gambit
Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Gambit
Booby trap and gambit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Booby trap" instead a noun "Gambit".
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