Ruse and Scheming

Ruse

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).
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Scheming and ruse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scheming" instead a noun "Ruse".

Scheming

Scheming adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Ruse and scheming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Scheming".

Nearby Words: scheme, schemed, schemer
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