махинация — meaning in English
makhinatsiya
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English meaning
- machination noun A cunning plan, usually made with bad intentions.
- 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
- noun A cunning plan, usually made with bad intentions.
- noun The act of scheming or making secret plans.
shenanigans — full definition
- noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
- noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.
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