ringleading
Heading the conspiracy
Ringleading is organizing or directing a group engaged in illicit, mischievous, or unauthorized activity.
The ringleader is the one who plans the scheme and rallies others: She was accused of ringleading the protest, He got suspended for ringleading the prank.
The term implies being the central instigator rather than merely a participant.
Workplace superior
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- captainOne who commands
- chieftainLeader of a tribe
- headmanLeader of a community
commander · kingpin · overlord · figurehead · authority · organizer · instigator · agitator
Storyline or land parcel
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- cabalScheming political faction
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
mastermind · orchestrate · clandestine · covert · manipulation · connivance · complicity · subterfuge
Magnetic personal appeal
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- instigationAct of provoking action
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
- provocationAct that triggers response
manipulation · sway · coercion · dominance · control · authority · direction · guidance
Organized cooperative movement
- directionWay something faces
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
ensemble · composition · harmony · synchronization · choreography · planning · staging · execution
boss
Workplace superior
headman · commander · kingpin · overlord · figurehead · authority · organizer · instigator · agitator · frontman
plot
Storyline or land parcel
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- cabalScheming political faction
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
intrigue · mastermind · orchestrate · clandestine · covert · manipulation · connivance · complicity · subterfuge · underhanded
charisma
Magnetic personal appeal
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- instigationAct of provoking action
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
provocation · manipulation · sway · coercion · dominance · control · authority · direction · guidance · inspiration
coordination
Organized cooperative movement
- directionWay something faces
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- conductorOne who directs musicians
maestro · ensemble · composition · harmony · synchronization · choreography · planning · staging · execution · management
ringleadingfollowing
Coming after another
tagging along · going along · taking orders · participating · obeying
ringleadingsubmitting
Giving in or delivering
yielding · acquiescing · passivity · compliance · docility
ringleadingabstaining
Voluntarily doing without
standing aside · opting out · non-participation · disengagement
ring, leader, leading, leadership, mislead, misleading, ringleader, leaded, unleaded