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machination

noun

NAmE//ˌmækəˈneɪʃn//

, NAmE//ˌmæʃəˈneɪʃn//

[usually plural] (disapproving)

a secret and complicated plan synonym intrigue, plot I don't want to get involved in all his machinations.

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