gambit

The word “gambit” has 2 syllables: gam-bit

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæmbɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for gambit?

In the thesaurus, “gambit” has 49 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gambit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gambit

noun
1. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
2. Any ploy or stratagem.
3. A remark intended to open a conversation.
verb
1. To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

In negotiations, the diplomat proposed a bold gambit to break the deadlock and reach a compromise.
The chess master unveiled a cunning gambit in the opening, catching his opponent off guard.
As a strategic gambit, the company decided to offer significant discounts to attract new customers.
The politician's unexpected policy shift was viewed as a desperate gambit to regain public support.
The author employed a narrative gambit to engage readers from the very first page, promising an unpredictable journey through the story.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gambit, such as: artifice, blind, bluff, cheating, chicanery, cozenage, craft.

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