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machinations
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machinations
(noun)
machinations
/ˌmækə
ˈ
neɪʃənz/
noun
machinations
/ˌmækə
ˈ
neɪʃənz/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MACHINATIONS
[
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.
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