Grave gambit Synonyms

Definitions for Grave


  • (adjective) having a matter of importance as its topic
  • (adjective) involving potential loss or injury
  • (adjective) not joking or playful in mood or manner

Definitions for Gambit


  • (noun) a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
  • (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
  • (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation