machinate /mashˈ or makˈi-nāt/

To form a plot or scheme, esp for doing harm

machināˈtion noun

1. The action of machinating
2. (often in pl) an intrigue or plot

machˈinātor noun

A person who machinates

• thecal
• the Cape
• the cap fits
• the cardinal virtues
• the case
• thecate
• the cat's got your tongue
• the cat's pyjamas
• the cat's whiskers
• the Chalk
• the chances are
• the change
• the Channel
• the cherry on the cake
• the chickens have come home to roost
• the chosen few
• the chosen people
• Thecla
• the clean potato
• the cloven hoof
• the coast is clear
• the Cockney School
• thecodont
• thecodonts
• the Colonies