scheming

Definition of Scheming in English :

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Adjective

1. calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd

used of persons

Example Sentences:
'the most calculating and selfish men in the community'

2. designing, scheming

concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

Example Sentences:
'a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue'
'a scheming wife'
'a scheming gold digger'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Scheming

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adjective

1.

given to making plots; cunning

noun

2.

intrigues

Scheming

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adjective

given to forming schemes or plots; crafty, tricky, deceitful, etc.

Scheming

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n.

1. A systematic plan of action: "Did you ever carry out your scheme of writing a series of sonnets embodying all the great epochs of art?" (Edith Wharton). See Synonyms at plan.

2. A secret or devious plan; a plot: a scheme to defraud investors.

3. An orderly plan or arrangement of related parts: an irrigation scheme with dams, reservoirs, and channels.

4. A chart, diagram, or outline of a system or object.

v. schemed, schem·ing, schemes

v.tr.

To contrive a plan or scheme for; plot: scheming their revenge.

v.intr.

To make plans, especially secret or devious ones.

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