Gambit and Lure

Gambit

Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Gambit

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

Lure

Lure noun - Something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain.

Gambit and lure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Lure".

Nearby Words: lured, luring

How words are described

good good gambit good lure
similar similar gambit similar lure
usual usual gambit usual lure
obvious obvious gambit obvious lure
Other adjectives: real, giant.

Both words in one sentence

  • Gambit occasionally does this to lure his opponent closer to him, within grabbing range—-said opponents always forget he can turn anything he touches into a high explosive...
  • Comic Book / Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir Evil Versus Evil: Maul, Talzin, the Shadow Collective and the Nightbrothers fighting against Dooku, Grievous and the droid armies in a gambit to lure out Sidious.
  • Lightnovel / Sword Princess Altina Especially after he deliberately sinks one as part of a gambit to lure the Britannian fleet into a trap.
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