scheming
ˈskiː.mɪŋ
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Definition of scheming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

strategyactivity of making secret plans
  • The company's downfall was due to internal scheming.
conspiring intriguing plotting

Adjective

plotusing secret or clever plans to get what you want
  • He is always scheming to get ahead at work.
calculating conniving plotting
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engaging in underhanded or deceitful activities
She was always plotting and scheming to get ahead at work.

Origin of scheming

Old English, sceamu (shame) + -ing (action)

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personality
artful and scheming to advance own interests
behavior
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
behavior
display a villainous or scheming attitude
strategy
involved in strategic manipulation or scheming
strategy
craftiness or scheming in planning
scheme
engage in secret scheming for a goal
manipulative
scheming or cunning in behavior
schemer
person who engages in secret scheming

Examples of scheming in a sentence

  • Political scheming led to the leader's downfall.
  • The scheming advisor suggested cutting staff to boost profits.
  • Her scheming smile made everyone distrust her motives.

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  1. French:manigances, intrigant, ...
  2. German:Intrigenspiel, intrigant, ...
  3. Italian:intrighi, intrigante, ...
  4. Spanish:intrigas, maquinador, ...
  5. Portuguese:esquemas, manhoso, ...
  6. Chinese:阴谋, 心怀诡计的, ...
  7. Japanese:陰謀, 策士的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْطِيط, مَاكِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּכְכִּים, קָנוּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:интриги, коварный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтриганство, інтриганський, ...
  12. Hindi:साज़िश, चालाक, ...
scheme
skiːm

Definition of scheme - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plotUKsecret or devious planUK
  • They uncovered a scheme to steal the jewels.
conspiracy machination ploy
2.
planningUKsystematic plan for achieving a goalUK
  • The new scheme will help reduce pollution.
blueprint plan strategy

Verb

1.
plotting plansintr.make plans in a devious or secretive wayintr.
  • They schemed to overthrow the government..
conspire plan plot
2.
planningtr./intr.devise a plan or systemtr./intr.
  • She schemed a new layout for the garden.
plan plot
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illegal investment scam relying on new recruits
He lost his savings in a pyramid scheme.
fraudulent practice of inflating stock price then selling
The company was involved in a pump-and-dump scheme, deceiving many investors.
overall way things are arranged or planned
In the scheme of things, this problem is minor.
plan something secretly or dishonestly
They were brewing a scheme to steal the company's data.
devise a strategy, usually with negative intent
The group cooked up a scheme to sabotage the event.
create a secret plan for a specific purpose
They hatched a scheme to surprise their friend.

Origin of scheme

Greek, skhema (form, figure)

Examples of scheme in a sentence

  • A scheme to defraud investors was discovered.
  • They approved a pension scheme for retirees.
  • Her scheme to expand sales impressed investors.
  • The technician studied the wiring scheme carefully.
  • This scheme maps the flow of water through the plant.
  • The URL's scheme was incorrect, causing an error.

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  1. French:complot, comploter, ...
  2. German:Komplott, intrigieren, ...
  3. Italian:complotto, tramare, ...
  4. Spanish:complot, tramar, ...
  5. Portuguese:esquema, tramar, ...
  6. Chinese:阴谋, 策划, ...
  7. Japanese:計画, 陰謀を企てる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَامَرَة, دَبَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְזִימָּה, לִזְמוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:схема, замышлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:змова, змовлятися, ...
  12. Hindi:षड्यंत्र, षड्यंत्र रचना, ...
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