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махинация — meaning in English

makhinatsiya

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English meaning

  • machination noun A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
  • shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.

Senses

махинация is used for these senses in English:

  • machination (chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473]
  • machination The act of machinating or plotting.
  • shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

machination — full definition

  1. noun A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
  2. noun The act of machinating or plotting.

shenanigans — full definition

  1. noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
  2. noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.

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