Gambit and Security

Gambit

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

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

Security noun - Means or method of defending.

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Gambit and security are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Security".

Nearby Words: secure, securely

good	good gambit	good security
entire	entire gambit	entire security
little	little gambit	little security
bad	bad gambit	bad security
Other adjectives: false, new, major.

Unfortunately, they also put in place a gambit to embarrass the British security services in revenge for not being allowed to provide their own security by planting a bomb in the French embassy.

Source: Series / Yes, Minister
Trojan Prisoner: Part of Silva's gambit to get close to M - he gets himself caught by Bond, gets interrogated, then tricks Q into accidentally disabling the security systems so he can escape.

Source: Film / Skyfall
In fact, the entire "Mister Charles" gambit is one of these that the team cooks up when they realize they're going to be mobbed by armies of Fisher's personal security guards.

Source: Indy Ploy

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