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

The three detainees were identified as Ahmad Sami Hussein, Mish’al Zaidan Muhammad, and his brother Hazza’ Zaidan Muhammad, who authorities said masterminded the attack. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

British prosecutors said it was masterminded by Russia’s intelligence services. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Novitskaya succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier, the brainy, energetic executive who masterminded the rejuvenation and global expansion of Delvaux in the 2010s. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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

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

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