scheming

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  2. verb devise a system or form a scheme for
  3. adjective used of persons

Etymology

From scheme + -ing.

Synonyms

scheme, intrigue, connive

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