Lead and Mastermind

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Mastermind and lead are semantically related. in command topic. In some cases you can use "Mastermind" instead a verb "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Mastermind verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

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Lead and mastermind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Mastermind".

good	good lead	good mastermind
female	female lead	female mastermind
current	current lead	current mastermind
original	original lead	original mastermind
Other adjectives: true, single, powerful, actual, real, big, main, innocent, supposed, new, former, titular, eponymous.

The motives that made such a character join and lead a conspiracy are infinitely more interesting to explore than those of an ISO-standard mastermind.

Source: So You Want To / Write A Conspiracy Theory
Piece by piece, the detective slowly finds clues that lead them to the mastermind of the plot.

Source: Video Game / Puppetshow
When they finally, finally get a lead on the identity of the Mastermind, it points directly at her boyfriend; unsurprisingly, this only worsens her health.

Source: Roleplay / Doubt Academy

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