Definition: an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
Similar words: stratagem, contrivance, dodge
Definition: an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
Usage: his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track
Synonyms: wangle, manage, finagle
Definition: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
Similar words: accomplish, achieve, attain, reach
Definition: to gain with effort
Usage: she achieved her goal despite setbacks
Synonyms: fudge, fake, falsify, manipulate, cook, misrepresent, wangle
Definition: tamper, with the purpose of deception
Usage: Fudge the figures; cook the books; falsify the data
Definition: engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
Usage: Who's chiseling on the side?