
Machination
A secret, crafty plot or scheme designed to achieve (often harmful) ends; the act of devising such a plan.
nounMachination
A secret, crafty plot or scheme designed to achieve (often harmful) ends; the act of devising such a plan.
noun
Imagine This
Imagine a dimly lit council chamber where a shadowy group quietly drafts a plan to place a puppet ruler on the throne. A ticking clock and folded diagrams lie on the table as their machination unfolds, each move carefully calculated to outwit the king and his advisors.
Sounds Like
makh-ih-NAY-shun
Looks Like
Looks like machine + ation, hinting at a contrived plan behind the surface
Remember This
Machination often appears with plural form machinations, highlighting ongoing schemes rather than a single act. It conveys cunning and secrecy.
Other Forms
Connect With
conspiracy, intrigue, scheme, plot, connivance
Note
Do not confuse with mere manipulation or pressure; machination emphasizes a plotted, strategic scheme often involving multiple steps or players, typically with negative connotations.
