scheming
/ˈskɛmɪŋ/ · schem·ing
verb
- To plot or contrive a plan. The politician was accused of scheming to win the election by any means necessary.
- To plan or contrive. She spent hours scheming a way to surprise her friend on their birthday.
adjective
- Tending to scheme or form underhand plots. The company's scheming CEO was eventually caught and brought to justice.
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Did you know? The word 'scheming' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', where the character of Shylock is described as 'scheming' to get revenge on his enemies.