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Machination

noun

/ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

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

The villain's machinations were finally exposed.

The detective uncovered the villain's machination.

plotting, scheming, conspiracy, intrigue, scheme, plot

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plotting, scheming, conspiracy, intrigue

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scheme, plot, conspiracy, intrigue

honesty, straightforwardness, openness

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honesty, straightforwardness, openness

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honesty, openness

evil machinations, political machinations, secret machinations, political machination, evil machination, secret machination

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evil machinations, political machinations, secret machinations

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political machination, evil machination, secret machination

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing gre...

A material made from the skin of an animal, usually treated and used to make clothing, shoes, or fur...

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements