mastermind

mastermind

noun

Definition of MASTERMIND

a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking <the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme>

Synonyms architect, mastermind

Related Words builder, maker, producer; captain, commander, director, handler, leader, manager, quarterback; contriver, designer, formulator, originator, spawner; arranger, hatcher, organizer, planner, plotter, schemer; finagler, machinator, maneuverer; developer, generator, inaugurator, initiator, inspirer, instituter (or institutor), pioneer