subtle tactic

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

a clever and indirect method to achieve something

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  • The negotiator used a subtle tactic to guide the conversation without being pushy.
  • Sometimes a subtle tactic is more effective than an aggressive one.
  • She employed a subtle tactic to gain her colleague's trust.
  • The marketing team is known for using subtle tactics to influence consumer behavior.
  • He realized that a subtle tactic would be necessary to win the debate.
  • The politician's subtle tactics often went unnoticed by his opponents.
  • They decided to adopt a subtle tactic rather than a direct confrontation.
  • Her subtle tactic eventually paid off when the deal was signed.
  • The coach suggested a subtle tactic to outsmart the other team.
  • It was a subtle tactic, but it achieved the desired result perfectly.