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View usage for: machination in British English (ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən, ˌmæʃ-) noun1. an intrigue, plot, or scheme 2. the act of devising plots or schemes machination in American English (ˌmækəˈneɪʃən; ˌ mæʃˈneɪʃən) noun1. Rare the act of machinating 2. an artful or secret plot or scheme, esp. one with evil intent usually used in pl. SIMILAR WORDS: plot Word origin ME machinacion < L machinatioExamples of 'machination' in a sentencemachination Synonyms of 'machination'plot, scheme, trick, device More Synonyms of machination Definition cunning schemes or plots to gain power or harm an opponent the political machinations that brought him to power Additional synonymsDefinition a clever trick the artifice and illusion of sleight-of-hand card tricks Synonyms cunning, scheming, trick, device, craft, tactic, manoeuvre, deception, hoax, expedient, ruse, guile, trickery, duplicity, subterfuge, stratagem, contrivance, chicanery, wile, craftiness, artfulness, slyness, machination, dodgeDefinition a secret plot or conspiracy The left saw it as a bourgeois cabal. Synonyms plot, scheme, intrigue, conspiracy, machinationDefinition the act of making such plans Many people believe there was a conspiracy to kill President Kennedy in 1963. Synonyms plot, scheme, intrigue, collusion, confederacy, cabal, frame-up (slang), machination, league, golden circle Nearby words ofmachination - macerate
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Additional synonymsDefinition a scheme or plan His actions are obviously a device to buy time. Synonyms ploy, scheme, strategy, plan, design, project, shift, trick, manoeuvre, stunt, dodge, expedient, ruse, artifice, gambit, stratagem, wileDefinition a cunning and deceitful trick It was probably just a dodge to stop you going away. Synonyms trick, scheme, ploy, trap, device, fraud, con (slang), manoeuvre, deception, scam (slang), gimmick, hoax, wheeze (British, slang), deceit, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, canard, feint, stratagem, contrivance, machination, fastie (Australian, slang) Definition secret plotting the plots and intrigues in the novel Synonyms plot, scheme, conspiracy, manoeuvre, manipulation, collusion, ruse, trickery, cabal, stratagem, double-dealing, chicanery, sharp practice, wile, knavery (old-fashioned), machinationDefinition a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action manoeuvres to block the electoral process Synonyms stratagem, move, plan, action, movement, scheme, trick, plot, tactic, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, machinationDefinition a manoeuvre designed to gain an advantage in a situation a cynical marketing ploy Synonyms tactic, move, trick, device, game, scheme, manoeuvre, dodge, ruse, gambit, subterfuge, stratagem, contrivance, wileDefinition an action or plan intended to mislead someone This was a ruse to divide them. Synonyms trick, deception, ploy, hoax, device, manoeuvre, dodge, sham, artifice, blind, subterfuge, stratagem, wile, imposture (formal) Definition a secret plot a quick money-making scheme Synonyms plot, dodge, ploy, ruse, game (informal), shift, intrigue, conspiracy, manoeuvre, machinations, subterfuge, stratagemDefinition a clever plan to deceive an enemy a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty Synonyms trick, scheme, manoeuvre, plan, plot, device, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, feint, wile, tactic, gambitDefinition a deceitful or cunning action or plan That was a really mean trick. Synonyms deception, trap, fraud, con (slang), sting (informal), manoeuvre, dodge, ploy, scam (slang), imposition, gimmick, device, hoax, deceit, swindle, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, canard, feint, stratagem, wile, imposture, fastie (Australian, slang) |