- mach·i·na·tions
- /ˌmækəˈneıʃənz/ noun [plural]formal + usually disapproving : deceptive actions or methods that are used to get or achieve something
His plans were defeated by the machinations of his enemies.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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