Scheme and Scheming

Scheme

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

Scheming is a synonym for scheme. In some cases you can use "Scheming" instead a noun "Scheme".

Scheming

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

Scheme is a synonym for scheming. Sometimes you can use "Scheme" instead the word "Scheming" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: scheme, schemed, schemer
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