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scheming Synonyms

Another word for scheming

Choosing another word for scheming depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Given to or involved in making secret and underhanded plans.

Usage Example

"The novel features a conniving advisor who attempts to usurp the throne through political manipulation."

Strongest
conniving
calculating
devious
Strong
cunning
crafty
manipulative
sly
wily
duplicitous
shrewd

• noun (Context 2)

The activity or practice of making secret, crafty, or underhanded plans.

Usage Example

"Their constant political plotting eventually alienated even their closest allies in the legislature."

Strongest
plotting
intrigue
Strong
conspiring
machination
connivance
subterfuge
collusion
skulduggery

Opposites of scheming

The opposite of scheming shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

guileless
honest
honesty
artless
sincere
candor
straightforward
ingenuous
See all opposites of scheming

• Nearby Words

schematically
scheme
schemer
scheming
schism
schistothorax
schizo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scheming. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scheming
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