Machination

Synonyms of machination

• plot
• scheme
• intrigue

Antonyms of machination

• integrity
• honesty
• uprightness

Collocations of machination

evil machination

Frequency: 70 %

The villain's evil machinations were finally revealed.

political machination

Frequency: 60 %

The senator was known for his intricate political machinations behind the scenes.

secret machination

Frequency: 45 %

The company's secret machinations were uncovered by investigative journalists.

complex machination

Frequency: 35 %

The conspiracy involved a web of complex machinations that took years to unravel.

Idiomatic Expressions for machination

• Phrase: political machinations
  Meaning: maneuvering or scheming within a political context
  Usage: The candidate's political machinations were widely criticized by the opposition.