PLOY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PLOY?

Need another word that means the same as “ploy”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “ploy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Ploy” are: gambit, stratagem, plan, scheme, tactic, manoeuvre, move, course of action, line of action, device, wile

Ploy as a Noun

Definitions of "Ploy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ploy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
• An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
• A maneuver in a game or conversation.
• An activity done for amusement.

Synonyms of "Ploy" as a noun (11 Words)

course of action	Facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport.
device	Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery. He would stoop to any device to win a point.
gambit	(in chess) an opening move in which a player makes a sacrifice, typically of a pawn, for the sake of a compensating advantage. His resignation was a tactical gambit.
line of action	A formation of people or things one beside another.
manoeuvre	A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care. The Russian vessel was on manoeuvres.
move	A change of place, position, or state. Robson began a move which saw Webb run from the halfway line down the right.
plan	A drawing or diagram made by projection on a horizontal plane especially one showing the layout of a building or one floor of a building. The UN peace plan.
scheme	A group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole. The occupational sick pay scheme.
stratagem	An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade. A series of devious stratagems.
tactic	A plan for attaining a particular goal. Basic infantry tactics were taught by guest instructors.
wile	Devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants. The devious wiles of the politicians.

Usage Examples of "Ploy" as a noun

• The eternal cross-stitch I was set to do before I could indulge my own ploys.
• The president has dismissed the referendum as a ploy to buy time.

Associations of "Ploy" (30 Words)

battlefield	A place or situation of strife or conflict. Battlefield conditions.
bearish	Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy. A bearish figure with mutton chop whiskers.
bluff	The act of bluffing in poker deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards. His game of bluff.
calculated	Carefully thought out in advance. A calculated insult.
contrivance	A device, especially in literary or artistic composition, which gives a sense of artificiality. The plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable.
deliberate	Fully considered; not impulsive. A deliberate attempt to provoke a response.
deliberately	Consciously and intentionally; on purpose. Slowly and deliberately he rose from the armchair.
diversification	The process of a business enlarging or varying its range of products or field of operation. He limited his losses by diversification of his product line.
feint	Make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight. A brief feint at the opponent s face.
intended	The person one intends to marry; one’s fiancé or fiancée. Your intended trip abroad.
machiavellian	Of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended.
maneuver	A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill. He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
measured	Having notes of fixed rhythmic value. She set off with measured tread.
obstructionist	Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take.
ouster	Removal from the jurisdiction of the courts. The junta s ouster of the Emperor.
plan	Make plans for something. The UN peace plan.
planning	The process of making plans for something. His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.
purposely	With intention; in an intentional manner. She had purposely made it difficult.
scheme	Devise a system or form a scheme for. Police uncovered a scheme to steal paintings worth more than 250 000.
stratagem	Skill in devising plans or schemes; cunning. A series of devious stratagems.
strategically	With regard to strategy. We have to think strategically about how best to utilize our facilities.
strategy	An elaborate and systematic plan of action. Shifts in marketing strategy.
tactic	A plan for attaining a particular goal. The minority attempted to control the Council by a delaying tactic.
tactical	(of voting) aimed at preventing the strongest candidate from winning by supporting the next strongest, without regard to one’s true political allegiance. As a tactical officer in the field he had no equal.
tactician	A person who is skilled at planning tactics. A brilliant political tactician.
tactics	The branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy.
transition	Make or undergo a transition from one state or system to another. Students in transition from one programme to another.
trend	The popular taste at a given time. An upward trend in sales and profit margins.
trick	An illusion. A trick question.
unbeatable	Not able to be defeated or bettered in a contest or commercial market. An unbeatable ball team.