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🤔Machination

noun
/ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
machinate machinations

Meaning

a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
a secret plan or scheme intended to accomplish something, especially something evil

Example Sentences

The villain's machinations were finally exposed.

The detective uncovered the villain's machination.

Synonyms

plotting, scheming, conspiracy, intrigue, scheme, plot
Entry 1
plotting, scheming, conspiracy, intrigue
Entry 2
scheme, plot, conspiracy, intrigue

Antonyms

honesty, straightforwardness, openness
Entry 1
honesty, straightforwardness, openness
Entry 2
honesty, openness

Collocations

evil machinations, political machinations, secret machinations, political machination, evil machination, secret machination
Entry 1
evil machinations, political machinations, secret machinations
Entry 2
political machination, evil machination, secret machination

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