machination
Noun | /machination/
A crafty, usually secret plan or scheme, especially one intended to achieve a harmful or selfish goal.
machination
Noun | /machination/
Advanced WordsHARDA crafty, usually secret plan or scheme, especially one intended to achieve a harmful or selfish goal.
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"The investigation uncovered a machination to manipulate the bidding process. Means: The investigation revealed a secret scheme to influence the bidding."
"She refused to take part in the political machinations around the appointment. Means: She would not join the secretive schemes surrounding the appointment."
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A machination is a calculated scheme: imagine someone making a plan like a machine, with each part designed to deceive.
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