estratagema

Definitions of estratagema
  1. noun
    a maneuver in a game or conversation
    synonyms: ardid, maniobra, treta, truco
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  2. noun
    the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
    synonyms: ardid, artería, astucia, embaucamiento, farfolla, fullería, picaresca, sofisma
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    types:
    camelo, engañifa, filfa, inocentada, mistificación, patraña
    something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
    type of:
    disimulación, engaño
    the act of deceiving
  3. noun
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
    synonyms: artimaña, rodeo, treta
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    types:
    chanchullo, combi, combinación, trampa, trapisondeo
    an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
    type of:
    estrategia, táctica, táctico
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  4. noun
    an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
    synonyms: truco, táctica
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    type of:
    comentario, observación
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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