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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

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy