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mastermind

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mastermind

a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking

the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme

Synonyms of mastermind

architect, engineer

Words Related to mastermind

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

mastermind

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mastermind

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care

he was charged with masterminding a plan to redecorate the suite of offices without seriously disrupting business operations

Synonyms of mastermind

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

Words Related to mastermind

arrange, concert, conclude, hammer out, work out

angle (for), compass, intrigue, plot, scheme

brew, concoct, cook (up), hatch

captain, command, conduct, direct, handle, manage, quarterback, run

Near Antonyms of mastermind

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

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