Sinister gambit Synonyms

Definitions for Sinister


  • (adjective) being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
  • (adjective) stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
  • (adjective) threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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