Meaning | A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends. |
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Synonym | intrigue |
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Narrower | priestcraft | A derogatory reference to priests / priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs |
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Broader | plot, secret plan, game | A secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) |
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Spanish | confabulación, intriga, maquinación |
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Catalan | intriga, maquinació |
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Verbs | machinate | engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together |
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machinate | arrange by systematic planning and united effort |