Machinations Meaning in English
word · lemma: machination
Definition
Secret and clever plans or actions, often used to achieve something dishonest or to control a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or literary; refers to complex, secret, and often negative strategies, especially in politics, business, or drama. Used almost always in the plural ('machinations'). Not for simple plans—implies clever, sneaky moves.
Example Sentences
The politician's machinations were finally exposed.
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People feared the secret machinations of the organization.
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The villain's machinations nearly ruined the hero's plans.
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Despite all his clever machinations, he still lost the deal.
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It took years for the company to recover from the CEO's machinations.
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I’m tired of all these office machinations—why can’t people just be honest?
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