Machinator

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mach·i·nate (m

-n

, m

v. mach·i·nat·ed, mach·i·nat·ing, mach·i·nates

v.tr.

To devise (a plot).

v.intr.

To engage in plotting.

[Latin mchinr, mchint-, to design, contrive, from mchina, device; see machine.]

machi·nator n.

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Noun

machinator - a member of a conspiracy

coconspirator, conspirator, plotter

confederacy, conspiracy - a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose

criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

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