manoeuvrings
Calculated political positioning
Manoeuvrings are calculated movements or actions, especially in pursuit of advantage.
The word usually carries a whiff of scheming or strategic positioning: political manoeuvrings behind closed doors, the manoeuvrings of rival factions.
British spelling of manoeuverings, from manoeuvre.
Methods to achieve goals
- flankingAt the sides of
- encirclementSurrounding enemy forces completely
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
outflanking · deployment · positioning · counterattack · feint · siege · skirmish · sortie
Crafty and calculating
- machinationCrafty scheming, often hostile
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- puppeteeringAnimating figures by hand
- engineeringDesigning functional systems scientifically
masterminding · conniving · calculating · plotting · strategizing · leveraging · positioning · angling
Deliberate deception to conceal
- ruseDeliberate act of deception
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- bluffCalculated false front
misdirection · pretense · duplicity · guile · stratagem · artifice · diversion · smokescreen
Advocating to decision-makers
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- allianceFormal union of parties
backroom · bipartisanship · filibuster · gerrymandering · horse-trading · caucus · brinkmanship · electioneering
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- flankingAt the sides of
- encirclementSurrounding enemy forces completely
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
ambush · outflanking · deployment · positioning · counterattack · feint · siege · skirmish · sortie · pincer
scheming
Crafty and calculating
- machinationCrafty scheming, often hostile
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- puppeteeringAnimating figures by hand
engineering · masterminding · conniving · calculating · plotting · strategizing · leveraging · positioning · angling · string-pulling
subterfuge
Deliberate deception to conceal
bluff · misdirection · pretense · duplicity · guile · stratagem · artifice · diversion · smokescreen · sleight
lobbying
Advocating to decision-makers
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
alliance · backroom · bipartisanship · filibuster · gerrymandering · horse-trading · caucus · brinkmanship · electioneering · partisanship
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
bearing · course · docking · berthing · piloting · mooring · navigation · starboard · portside · trimming
manoeuvringsdirectness
Quality of being straightforward
straightforwardness · direct action · forthrightness · bluntness · candor
manoeuvringsinaction
Deliberate nonmovement
passivity · stillness · inactivity · stagnation · idleness
manoeuvringshonesty
Truthfulness, sincerity
sincerity · integrity · plain dealing · good faith · fair play