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