machinations

mach-i-na-tions · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Secret or devious schemes or plots, especially to achieve a harmful or dishonest purpose.

  2. 2.

    Crafty planning or scheming to accomplish some goal.

Forms

plural: machinations

Related words

Antonyms: honesty, transparency
See also: conspiracy, intrigue, plot, scheme
Synonyms: conspiracies, intrigues, plots, schemes

Etymology

From Latin machinatio meaning "device, contrivance," from machinari meaning "to contrive, devise."