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machination
UK
/ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
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/ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
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machination
noun
machinations
pl
UK
/ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
Translations
интрига
The politician was caught in a web of machinations.
Политик был пойман в сети интриг.
махинация
The company's financial machinations were eventually exposed.
Финансовые махинации компании в конечном итоге были разоблачены.
Additional translations
козни
Чаще употребляется во множественном числе; о тайных враждебных действиях.
заговор
ухищрение
О скрытых, хитроумных действиях; чаще в контексте продуманного замысла.
Definitions
A crafty and involved plot to achieve a usually sinister end.
The detective uncovered the machination behind the corporate scandal.
The act or process of plotting or contriving, especially with crafty or underhanded intent.
Years of political machination finally brought the rival faction to its knees.
Synonyms
conspiracy
ruse
device
plan
design
intrigue
plot
scheme
Antonyms
openness
candor
honesty
sincerity
forthrightness
transparency
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