Stratagem

Synonyms of stratagem

• maneuver
• scheme
• tactic

Antonyms of stratagem

• honesty
• candor
• frankness

Collocations of stratagem

clever stratagem

Frequency: 70 %

She devised a clever stratagem to outwit her opponents.

strategic stratagem

Frequency: 60 %

The general came up with a strategic stratagem to win the battle.

political stratagem

Frequency: 50 %

The senator's political stratagem backfired and cost him the election.

devious stratagem

Frequency: 45 %

His devious stratagem involved manipulation and deceit.

subtle stratagem

Frequency: 35 %

Her subtle stratagem went unnoticed until it was too late.

Idiomatic Expressions for stratagem

• Phrase: stratagem of war
  Meaning: a tactical plan or maneuver used in military operations
  Usage: The general devised a brilliant stratagem of war that led to the enemy's defeat.