Pronunciation: /məˈkɪˌneɪtər/
noun a person who plots or schemes, especially in a devious way
A1 The machinator was caught red-handed by the police.
A2 The machinator was a mastermind behind the elaborate scheme.
B1 The machinator carefully planned every detail of the heist.
B2 The machinator's motives for the crime were finally revealed in court.
C1 The machinator's manipulation tactics were exposed during the investigation.
C2 The machinator's network of accomplices was vast and well-organized.
formal The machinator behind the scheme was finally brought to justice.
informal I heard that the machinator got caught red-handed.
slang The machinator thought they could pull a fast one, but they got caught.
figurative The political machinator carefully orchestrated the downfall of his rival.
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