Scheming: meaning, definitions and examples
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scheming
[ ˈskiːmɪŋ ]
deceptive
Engaging in a secret or underhanded plot; typically for a selfish or harmful purpose. Often involves cunning or deceit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was scheming to take over the company by spreading false rumors about her colleagues.
- The villain was always scheming to outsmart the hero and achieve his evil goals.
negative
A clever and often dishonest plan to achieve a goal, especially one that involves tricking people.
Synonyms
conniving, deceitful, manipulative
Examples of usage
- The politician's scheming eventually led to his downfall when the truth was revealed.
- The movie's plot twist revealed the antagonist's elaborate scheming to frame the protagonist.
Translations
Translations of the word "scheming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maquinando
🇮🇳 षड्यंत्रकारी
🇩🇪 verschwörerisch
🇮🇩 bersekongkol
🇺🇦 змовницький
🇵🇱 knujący
🇯🇵 陰謀を企てる
🇫🇷 comploteur
🇪🇸 conspirador
🇹🇷 entrikacı
🇰🇷 음모를 꾸미는
🇸🇦 مؤامرة
🇨🇿 intrikující
🇸🇰 spriadajúci intrigy
🇨🇳 策划
🇸🇮 internet
🇮🇸 ráðabruggandi
🇰🇿 қастық құру
🇬🇪 შეთქმულება
🇦🇿 məkrli
🇲🇽 conspirador
Word origin
The word 'scheming' originated from the Old French word 'escheme', meaning 'plan'. It evolved over time to encompass the notion of making secret or underhanded plans, often with a negative connotation. The concept of scheming has been prevalent throughout history in various forms, from political intrigue to fictional villains' plots.