Synonyms of masterminded

masterminded

verb

past tense of mastermind

as in negotiated

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 & Similar Words

• negotiated
• engineered
• arranged
• plotted
• manipulated
• managed
• maneuvered
• contrived
• concluded
• framed
• finessed
• wangled
• finagled
• schemed
• machinated
• concocted
• conducted
• connived
• hatched
• concerted
• directed
• worked out
• hammered out
• intrigued
• handled
• angled (for)
• brewed
• captained
• compassed
• commanded
• cooked (up)
• quarterbacked
• ran
• gerrymandered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bungled
• botched
• blew
• butchered
• fumbled
• mishandled
• mangled
• messed (up)
• muffed
• gummed (up)
• flubbed
• bobbled
• loused up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masterminded

For decades, the prevailing story of the Manson murders held that Charles Manson masterminded a murderous plot to ignite a race war inspired by the Beatles. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Olivier Echaudemaison, who masterminded makeup for some of the most storied French luxury houses, died early Wednesday at age 84. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Ferrell, who had an alternate offer, then masterminded an exit strategy. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Mostly young protesters support Fedorov Syrskyi initially organized the defense of Kyiv in February 2022, and seven months later masterminded a successful counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The main building has five floors of 90 rooms and the neighboring tower features 51 residences that have been renovated with complimentary design, masterminded by Jenny Bukovec Studio in New York. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Prosecutors said the ringleader was recruited online for a plot masterminded by Russia’s intelligence services. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

The insurance company has alleged that a rogue AI robot masterminded Dela Torre’s campaign to improperly challenge her settlement agreement, generating a flurry of baseless and abusive filings that cost $300,000 to contest. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

Famous architect John Nash (who was also behind the design of Buckingham Palace) masterminded the original estate as a classical storied mansion. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 June 2026