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Synonyms for machinations

Grammar : Noun
Spell : mak-uh-ney-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæk əˈneɪ ʃən

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Définition of machinations

Origin :
  • late 15c., "a plotting, intrigue," from Old French machinacion "plot, conspiracy, scheming, intrigue," from Latin machinationem (nominative machinatio) "device, contrivance, machination," noun of action from past participle stem of machinari "contrive skillfully, to design; to scheme, to plot," from machina (see machine). Related: Machinations.
  • noun maneuver, plot
Example sentences :
  • What protection had the defenceless child that had been I against these machinations?
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan
  • And, secondly, who is to be the victim of your machinations.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He shall know of these machinations which bring honest men to this place.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • The result of his machinations must be told in a fresh chapter.
  • Extract from : « From a Terrace in Prague » by Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
  • "Against the machinations of a gentleman to whom you have been——" he hesitated for a word.
  • Extract from : « The Daffodil Mystery » by Edgar Wallace
  • There were, however, effectual means for protecting children from their machinations.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Folk-Lore » by Elias Owen
  • So covertly did they plot, that no one ever dreamt of their machinations.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Lord Byron, Volume 4 » by Lord Byron
  • To that faith they have held fast, in spite of all the efforts and machinations of the Romanists.
  • Extract from : « Captain Cook » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Come, I will confess the machinations of my wicked old heart.
  • Extract from : « Romance of Roman Villas » by Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
  • But Ludlow escaped unhurt from all the machinations of his enemies.
  • Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay

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