Command and Mastermind

Command

Command verb - To issue orders to (someone) by right of authority.

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Mastermind and command are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mastermind" instead a verb "Command".

Mastermind verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

Usage example: he was charged with masterminding a plan to redecorate the suite of offices without seriously disrupting business operations

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Command and mastermind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Command" instead a verb "Mastermind".

good	good command	good mastermind
original	original command	original mastermind
proper	proper command	proper mastermind
single	single command	single mastermind
Other adjectives: actual, real, new, former, final, next, last.

swarm	command swarm	mastermind swarm
dead	command dead	mastermind dead

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars feature the Scrin Mastermind, an alien with the ability to take over units and buildings in a similar manner to Yuri.

Source: Mind-Control Device
Irene actually refers to Watson as being in thrall to an "angelic mastermind," while Moran mentions that Holmes has the "Moriartian trait" of not sharing anything with his second-in-command.

Source: Literature / The Hound of the D'Urbervilles
Command & Conquer: Red Alert was revealed to be a prequel to the Tiberium series when Kane appears at the end of the Soviet campaign, revealing himself as the mastermind of the war.

Source: Stealth Sequel

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