Machinations

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of machination form-of, plural

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conspiracyintrigueartificebehind-the-scenes influencecabalchicane

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"Youth will always rebel against the mindless machinations of social institutions."

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