Machination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Machination is a noun meaning The act of machinating or plotting.
Meaning
The act of machinating or plotting.
More Meanings
- (chiefly in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
Example Sentences
PATRICK: The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.
Machinations, hollowneſſe, treacherie, and all ruinous diſorders follow vs diſquietly to our Graues.
He witnessed her palpitating bosom, the lifeless hues and disconsolate expression of her interesting countenance; yet, from the machinations of his evil passions, he would have proceeded further, until, entirely overcome, he had seen her drop motionless in her chair, in order that he might have the luxury of supporting her within his arms, and of recalling her to a sense of life and being.
Word Forms
- machinations
Synonyms for machination
Depending on context, synonyms include intrigue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intrigue, scheme, ruse, plotting, scheming, devilment.
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