Gambit and Swindle

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

Swindle noun - A scheme in which the victim is cheated out of his money after first gaining his trust.

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Gambit and swindle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Swindle".

Nearby Words: swindler, swindling, swindled

successful	successful gambit	successful swindle
famous	famous gambit	famous swindle

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