Gambit and Sleight

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

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

Usage example: must have employed some sophisticated sleight to con that wary couple out of their money

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Gambit and sleight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Sleight".

Nearby Word: sleigh

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