Machiavellian

C2 16+

Synonyms of Machiavellian

Antonyms of Machiavellian

Collocations of Machiavellian

manipulation
Frequency: 80 %

The politician's Machiavellian manipulation of the media helped shape public opinion.

deception
Frequency: 75 %

His Machiavellian deception fooled even his closest allies.

tactics
Frequency: 70 %

He used Machiavellian tactics to manipulate his way to the top.

strategy
Frequency: 65 %

Her Machiavellian strategy involved deceiving her opponents to gain an advantage.

ambition
Frequency: 60 %

Her Machiavellian ambition knew no bounds as she plotted her rise to power.

Idiomatic Expressions for Machiavellian

  • Phrase: Machiavellian plot
    Meaning: refers to a cunning or deceptive plan
    Usage: The movie's villain had a Machiavellian plot to take over the kingdom.