Crookery and Gambit

Crookery

Crookery noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.

Gambit and crookery are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Crookery".

Gambit

Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: I couldn't tell whether her earlier poor-mouthing had been sincere or just a gambit to get me to pick up the dinner check
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Crookery and gambit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crookery" instead a noun "Gambit".
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