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I'm writing an outline for an assignment in which I have to write a sequel to "The Cask of Amontillado." In the introduction I have:

Montresor has thieved and murdered his way to being the dictator of a small city state.

But "thieved" is not the right word. He isn't a thief, he is a treacherous calculating backstabber. I've been looking but can't find a word that means "to gain by treachery" and could replace "thieved."

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    Schemed or connived, perhaps? Even tricked would do.
    – Mick
    Commented Nov 30, 2016 at 19:33
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    'usurped the government of a small city state by theft and murder'?
    – John Feltz
    Commented Nov 30, 2016 at 19:34
  • ... Manipulated.
    – aparente001
    Commented Dec 1, 2016 at 2:49

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What about "cheat" or one of its synonyms?

http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/cheat?s=t

Swindle, trick, etc.

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  • I think I'll use "conned." It's not my original idea but it fits best. Thanks!
    – SilentVoid
    Commented Nov 30, 2016 at 19:38

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