What does machination mean?
Machination means (chiefly in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes..
Machination
/ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
- The act of machinating or plotting.
Example Sentences
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.
PATRICK: The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.
Synonyms for machination
Antonyms for machination
Related Words
Word Forms
- machinations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for machination?
Common synonyms include intrigue.
What is the opposite of machination?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use machination in a sentence?
Machinations, hollowneſſe, treacherie, and all ruinous diſorders follow vs diſquietly to our Graues.
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