Gambit
Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Gambit
Manipulation and gambit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manipulation" instead a noun "Gambit".
Manipulation
Manipulation noun - Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.
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Synonyms for Manipulation
Gambit and manipulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Manipulation".
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Gambit Pileup: The war for information and manipulation involves Tatsugaura, Kirihito, Urabe, Izumi, Manheim, Mahn and his entourage, the mayor... phew.
Source: Manga / Ode to Kirihito -
Jake's plan to infiltrate and capture the Yeerk pool ship is a complex Batman Gambit that includes the manipulation of no less than eight separate factions, brilliantly executed by a sixteen-year-old kid of average intelligence.
Source: Gambit Roulette -
Batman Gambit: A plan based on manipulation, derived from others' predictable behavior.
Source: Just For Fun / Tropes of Legend
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