Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
machinations
noun
/ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz/
Definition
The act of plotting or scheming, often with an implied deceit or underhandedness.
Examples
- Her machinations to gain power were eventually discovered.
- The novel was filled with the machinations of rival factions.
- He plotted his machinations carefully to ensure success.
Meaning
Machinations refer to complex schemes or plots, usually intended to achieve a particular end, often of a dubious nature.
Synonyms
- schemes
- plots
- intrigues
- conspiracies
- deceptions
