Nountactics; strategy · military operation; naval operation

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verbformulation (of a plan, policy, etc.); decision; settling on

Nounstratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics

Nounwhip; lash; scourge · stick; cane; rod; pointer · encouragement; rebuke; spur; goad

Nountactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person