All scheming synonyms
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S s noun scheming
- calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
- intrigue — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- intrigues — Plural form of intrigue.
- machination — an act or instance of machinating.
- machinations — an act or instance of machinating.
- chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps
- campaigning — Military. military operations for a specific objective. Obsolete. the military operations of an army in the field for one season.
- wile — a trick, artifice, or stratagem meant to fool, trap, or entice; device.
- artifice — Artifice is the clever use of tricks and devices.
- manipulation — the act of manipulating.
- wiliness — full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- dissimulation — the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy.
adjective scheming
- machiavellian — of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
- opportunistic — adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism.
- crafty — If you describe someone as crafty, you mean that they achieve what they want in a clever way, often by deceiving people.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- conniving — If you describe someone as conniving, you mean you dislike them because they make secret plans in order to get things for themselves or harm other people.
- wily — full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- witted — having wit or wits (usually used in combination): quick-witted; slow-witted; dull-witted.
- cunning — Someone who is cunning has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people.
adj scheming
- calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
- complicit — If someone is complicit in a crime or unfair activity, they are involved in it.
- designing — artful and scheming; conniving; crafty
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- lowdown — the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project.
- manipulative — influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.
- crazy like a fox — (Idiomatic) Behaving in a foolish, frivolous, or uncomprehending manner as a ruse for concealing clever deeds or deeper intentions.
- imposturous — the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others.
- furtive — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
- conspiratorial — If someone does something such as speak or smile in a conspiratorial way, they do it in a way that suggests they are sharing a secret with someone.
- diplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- deceptive — If something is deceptive, it encourages you to believe something which is not true.
- low-down — If someone gives you the low-down on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- guileful — insidiously cunning; artfully deceptive; wily.