machinator

synonyms

Benedict Arnold

Brutus

Judas

Judas Iscariot

Machiavellian

Quisling

archtraitor

behind-the-scenes operator

betrayer

calculator

cockatrice

coconspirator

conniver

conspirator

conspirer

counterplotter

double agent

double-crosser

double-dealer

eminence grise

exploiter

finagler

gamesman

gray eminence

informer

intrigant

intriguer

kingmaker

logroller

maneuverer

manipulator

operator

opportunist

plotter

pork-barrel politician

quisling

rat

schemer

serpent

snake

strategist

tactician

timeserver

traitor

treasonist

trimmer

turncoat

wheeler-dealer

wire-puller

hypernyms

criminal

crook

felon

malefactor

outlaw

hyponyms

Fawkes

Oates

guy fawkes

titus oates

same-contexts

adventuress

arranger

contriver

coordinators

decision-makers

forager

intrigante

intriguer

marplot

pilferers

preparer

schemer

wisher