| verb | arrange by systematic planning and united effort “machinate a plot” |
| verb | engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together “They conspired to overthrow the government” |
| organization | noun | a group of people who work together |
| organisation | noun | a group of people who work together |
| preparative | adjective | preceding and preparing for something |
| deviser | noun | a person who makes plans |
| devising | noun | the act that results in something coming to be |
| machination | noun | a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends |
| conspirative | adjective | relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators |
| conspirator | noun | a member of a conspiracy |
| conspiracy | noun | a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) |
| cabal | noun | a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) |
| machinator | noun | a member of a conspiracy |