Synonyms & related words for stratagem

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of stratagem — including ploy, gambit, contrivance, ruse, tactic, subterfuge. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to stratagem

Explore words related to stratagem — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include trapan, trickish, cunning, strategics, slyness, wilily, craftiness, wiliness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for stratagem

Common synonyms for stratagem include ploy, gambit, contrivance, ruse, tactic, subterfuge, trickery, machination — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does stratagem come from?

The word stratagem breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root strateg-, from Greek strategos (“general, army leader”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.