Device and Machination

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Machination is a synonym for device in ploy topic. In some cases you can use "Machination" instead a noun "Device", when it comes to topics like ruse.

Machination noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.

Device is a synonym for machination in thing topic. You can use "Device" instead a noun "Machination", if it concerns topics such as plot, maneuver, ruse.

Nearby Words: machine, machined, machinated, machinal, machinating