Reason and Scheme

Reason

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Scheme and reason are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scheme" instead the word "Reason" as a noun or a verb.

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

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Reason and scheme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reason" instead the word "Scheme" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: schemed, scheming, schema, schemer, schematic

good	good reason	good scheme
exact	exact reason	exact scheme
particular	particular reason	particular scheme
similar	similar reason	similar scheme
Other adjectives: usual, specific, original, simple, actual, entire, real, large, big, huge, little, main, ultimate, new, official, primary, weird, bizarre, different.

This was the reason for the elaborate scheme involving Harry entering and winning the Tri-Wizard tournament.

Source: The Coroner Doth Protest Too Much
Pragmatic Villainy: Hades' main reason for wanting Hercules dead is a prophecy says he's The Chosen One who'd defeat his scheme.

Source: Disney / Hercules
Disproportionate Retribution: Sabin's reason for assisting with the scheme is that he's tired of being looked down upon by "rich kids".

Source: Film / Shark Night

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