1. people who make secret or devious plans to achieve their goals
Usage: plural of schemer; often implies dishonesty or manipulation

Examples

• The schemers met in secret to plan their takeover of the company.
• She didn’t trust the schemers who were always whispering in corners.
• The detective uncovered a network of schemers involved in the fraud.
• Political schemers often work behind the scenes to influence elections.
• The novel featured a group of schemers plotting against the king.
• He warned her about the schemers who might try to take advantage of her wealth.