machinations

The word “machinations” has 4 syllables: ma-chi-na-tions.

It's pronounced as /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz/.


What is synonym and antonym for machinations?

In the thesaurus, “machinations” has 4 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for machinations along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for machinations

  • conspiracies
  • intrigues
  • plots
  • schemes

Meanings of machinations

  • noun
    1. A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
    2. The act of machinating or plotting.

Example Sentences

  • The political landscape was fraught with secret machinations as candidates vied for supremacy.
  • Within the crime syndicate, the leader orchestrated elaborate machinations to control the underworld.
  • The courtroom drama unfolded, exposing a web of legal machinations designed to manipulate the trial's outcome.
  • As the war raged on, diplomats engaged in diplomatic machinations to secure advantageous alliances.
  • In the corporate boardroom, executives engaged in subtle machinations to outmaneuver their competitors.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms or another words to machinations, such as: conspiracies, intrigues, plots, schemes.

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