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MACHINATING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word machinating. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word machinating. (close relations)
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conniving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end

• acting with a specific goal

devising
verbv
noun

• the act that results in something coming to be

intriguing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disturbingly provocative

• capable of arousing interest or curiosity

planning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

• the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise

• the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

scheming
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• acting with a specific goal

• concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

conspiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

• act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

contriving
verbv
verb

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• put or send forth

maneuvering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

manipulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• influence or control shrewdly or deviously

• hold something in one's hands and move it

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

plotting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.

• a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object

verb

• plan secretly, usually something illegal

• make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed

• make a plot of

• devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)

cabal
nounn
noun

• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

• a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

complot
nounn
verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

conjure
verbv
verb

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• ask for or request earnestly

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

conspire
verbv
verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

• act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

devise
verbv
noun

• a will disposing of real property

• (law) a gift of real property by will

verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• give by will, especially real property

organise
verbv
verb

• bring order and organization to

• create (as an entity)

• form or join a union

• cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

organize
verbv
verb

• create (as an entity)

• cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

• bring order and organization to

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• form or join a union

prepare
verbv
verb

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• educate for a future role or function

• create by training and teaching

• lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

get up
verbv
verb

• rise to one's feet

• get up and out of bed

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• cause to rise

• develop

• put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• study intensively, as before an exam

Best Hypernyms For MACHINATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for machinating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
initiate pioneer plot

Alternatives for CONNIVING

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