Associations to the word «Stratagem»

Wiktionary

STRATAGEM, noun. A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.

Dictionary definition

STRATAGEM, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.
STRATAGEM, noun. An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi