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machinating Definition


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machinate
verb
    intr
    machinated, machinating
    1. To form a plot or scheme, especially one to do something wrong or wicked, or designed to cause harm.
      Thesaurus: plot, scheme, design, conspire, devise, plan, manoeuvre, contrive.
Derivative: machination
    A crafty scheme or plot, especially a sinister one.
    The act of machinating.
Derivative: machinator
noun
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin machinari, machinatus to invent or contrive.



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