Gambit and Phony

Gambit

Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Phony and gambit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead a noun "Gambit".

Phony

Phony noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Gambit and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning
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