schemer

/ˈskiːmər/
noun
  1. A person who makes secret or dishonest plans to get something they want.
    • She was known as a schemer who always found a way to get ahead without earning it.
    • The schemer tricked his coworkers into giving him credit for their work.
    • In the movie, the villain is a clever schemer who plots to steal the kingdom.
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