Counterfeit
Counterfeit noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.
Gambit and counterfeit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Counterfeit".
Gambit
Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Gambit
Counterfeit and gambit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterfeit" instead a noun "Gambit".
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In His Girl Friday, Walter has a friendly crook pass counterfeit money to Hildy as part of a gambit to get Bruce arrested.
Source: Counterfeit Cash - As it turned out, this was all a big Thanatos / Batman Gambit on Barlowe's side, as $240 million from the fortune was counterfeit, and the IRS was knocking on Joker's door to the tune of around half the total.
Source: Unexpected Inheritance
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