All machinations synonyms
mach·i·na·tion
M m noun machinations
- intrigues — Plural form of intrigue.
- plotting — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- scheming — given to making plans, especially sly and underhand ones; crafty.
- conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
- collusion — Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations.