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Machination

A secret, crafty plot or scheme designed to achieve (often harmful) ends; the act of devising such a plan.

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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.

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Sounds Like

makh-ih-NAY-shun

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Looks Like

Looks like machine + ation, hinting at a contrived plan behind the surface

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Remember This

Machination often appears with plural form machinations, highlighting ongoing schemes rather than a single act. It conveys cunning and secrecy.

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Other Forms

machinateverb
machinatornoun
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Connect With

conspiracy, intrigue, scheme, plot, connivance

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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.

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