the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > treat cunningly [verb (transitive)] > contrive or attempt with cunning (4)
transitive. To devise cunningly. Cf. subtle, v. 4. rare.
transitive. To use wiles or trickery to win; to aim to achieve by underhand means. Obsolete.
transitive. To devise cunningly or craftily.
(intransitive) to practise Machiavellianism.