machination
noun/ˌmækəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,895 most common English word
Meaning
a secret and cunning scheme or plot intended to harm someone or achieve a selfish goal.
Example sentence
The detective uncovered machination by corrupt officials to rig the election.
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