Machinations

Synonyms for "machinations" (75 found)

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conspiracy intrigue artifice behind-the-scenes influence cabal chicane chicanery collusion complicity complot confederacy connivance connivery contrivance contriving

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counterplot covin deep-laid plot design designing device devices diplomacy dodge dodgery engineering expedient expedients finagling finesse foul play frame up frame-up gambit game

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influence intriguing

Noun(1 words)

intrigue

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machination

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

Source: tatoeba (6600760)

Your evil wishes, and your worse offices, Lady Ashton, I will only return by hoping these will be your last machinations against your daughter's honour and happiness.

Source: tatoeba (7760790)

The accused says he is the victim of political machinations to prevent him from running in the next presidential election.

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