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machinate

verb

/ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

Meaning

to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes

The rebels tried to machinate against the king.

scheme, plot, conspire, intrigue, devise

cooperate, assist, help

machinate against, machinate to overthrow, secret machinate

to be full of or swarming with

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

to get or accept something given; to welcome

to give out or spread something among several people or places

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way