Definition of machination Machination

/mæˌkʌnejˈʃʌn/ - [makuneyshun] - mach•i•na•tion

We found 7 definitions of machination from 5 different sources.

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What does machination mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

machination - a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
  intrigue
  secret plan, plot, game a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • machination (n.)
    The act of machinating.
  • machination (n.)
    That which is devised; a device; a hostile or treacherous scheme; an artful design or plot.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • machination
    Clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.

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