mastermind

²mastermind

verb

Definition of MASTERMIND

transitive verb

: to be the mastermind of

Examples of MASTERMIND

1. They masterminded a unique solution to the problem.
2. He masterminded the bank robbery.

First Known Use of MASTERMIND

1940

Related to MASTERMIND

Synonyms: contrive, finagle, finesse, frame, machinate, maneuver, manipulate, engineer, negotiate, wangle

Related Words: arrange, concert, conclude, hammer out, work out; angle (for), compass, intrigue, plot, scheme; connive; brew, concoct, cook (up), hatch; captain, command, conduct, direct, handle, manage, quarterback, run; gerrymander

Near Antonyms: blow, bobble, botch, bungle, butcher, flub, fumble, gum (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), mishandle, muff

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