Pronunciation: /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
noun the act of making secret and underhanded plans
A1 She was caught scheming to cheat on the test.
A2 The scheming of the villain was revealed in the final act of the movie.
B1 His scheming to get a promotion at work backfired when his boss found out.
B2 The political candidate was known for his cunning scheming to gain power.
C1 The complex scheming of the crime syndicate was finally uncovered by the authorities.
C2 The mastermind behind the elaborate scheming was finally apprehended and brought to justice.
adjective involving making secret and underhanded plans
A1 She was caught scheming to cheat on the test.
A2 The scheming villain plotted to overthrow the king.
B1 The scheming employee tried to sabotage her colleague's project.
B2 The scheming politician was exposed for his corrupt dealings.
C1 The scheming mastermind orchestrated a complex heist.
C2 Her scheming nature made her a formidable opponent in business negotiations.
formal The scheming employee was eventually caught embezzling funds from the company.
informal I heard that Lisa has been scheming to get a promotion at work.
slang Don't trust him, he's always scheming to get what he wants.
figurative The dark clouds overhead seemed to be scheming to ruin our picnic.
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