verb
- past tense of machinate; plotted or schemed, especially in a crafty or underhanded way
Usage: formal; often implies secretive or devious planning
Examples
- The corrupt officials machinated to embezzle public funds.
- She machinated against her rival for months before making her move.
- The conspirators machinated in secret meetings throughout the winter.
- He machinated a complex plan to discredit his business competitor.
- The rebels machinated to overthrow the government.
- They machinated behind closed doors to manipulate the election results.