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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesintriguieren
Pronunciation / Transliteration: in-tri-gieren
"Die Konkurrenten begannen im Hintergrund zu intriguieren."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To engage in plots and intrigues; to devise a scheme or plan, typically with evil or malicious intent.
"The rival executives began to machinate behind closed doors to orchestrate a hostile takeover." - 2
To construct or contrive mechanically or artfully.
"He attempted to machinate a complex apparatus to automate the entire assembly line."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'machinari' (to contrive, plot, or devise), stemming from 'machina' (machine or contrivance). Entered the English language in the late 16th century, carrying the connotation of engaging in secret, cunning, or hostile scheming.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Machinate" is said worldwide
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machiner
Transliteration: ma-shi-ne
"Ils ont passé des semaines à machiner contre le directeur."
intriguieren
Transliteration: in-tri-gieren
"Die Konkurrenten begannen im Hintergrund zu intriguieren."
macchinare
Transliteration: mak-ki-na-re
"Stavano macchinando qualcosa di losco alle sue spalle."
maquinar
Transliteration: ma-ki-nar
"Comenzaron a maquinar un plan para destituir al líder."
maquinar
Transliteration: ma-ki-nar
"Eles passaram a noite a maquinar contra a administração."
षड्यंत्र रचना
Transliteration: shadyantra rachna
"उन्होंने कंपनी के खिलाफ षड्यंत्र रचना शुरू कर दिया।"
策划阴谋
Transliteration: cè huà yīn móu
"竞争对手在暗中策划阴谋以夺取控制权。"
모의하다
Transliteration: mo-ui-ha-da
"그들은 이사회 뒤에서 음모를 모의하고 있었다."
企てる
Transliteration: kuwadateru
"彼らは陰で会社の乗っ取りを企てていた。"
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