Mastermind ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mastermind ( noun )

1. A person who is the originator or leader of a plan, scheme, or movement.
2. An intelligent or skillful person who plans and directs something.

Origin:

From master + mind.

Examples:

1. He was the mastermind behind the bank robbery.
2. She was the mastermind behind the successful campaign.
3. He was the mastermind of the conspiracy.
4. The mastermind behind the operation was finally caught.
5. The mastermind of the plot was never identified.

(As a verb)

Mastermind ( verb )

1. A person who is the originator or leader of a plan, scheme, or movement.
2. An intelligent or skillful person who plans and directs something.

Origin:

From master + mind.

Examples:

1. He was the mastermind behind the bank robbery.
2. She was the mastermind behind the successful campaign.
3. He was the mastermind of the conspiracy.
4. The mastermind behind the operation was finally caught.
5. The mastermind of the plot was never identified.