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Schemer

One who forms schemes; a projector; esp., a plotter; an intriguer.

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Narrower term 2

Angler 76% connected

One who angles.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Politician 76% connected

One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.

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Broader term 3

Contriver 76% connected

One who contrives, devises, plans, or schemas.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Deviser 76% connected

One who devises.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Planner 76% connected

One who plans; a projector.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Plot 74% connected

A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Plot 74% connected

A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Plotter 92% connected

One who plots or schemes; a contriver; a conspirator; a schemer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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