# scheming

Pronunciation: say "SKEEM-ing" /ˈskiːmɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Inclined to plot, forming underhand plans in secret.
   - Simple: Often making secret, dishonest plans behind other people's backs.
   - _The novel's scheming stepmother slowly turns the family against one another._
   - _He was charming in public but cold and scheming behind closed doors._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of scheme. — present participle and gerund of scheme
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of scheme. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The rivals had been scheming against the mayor for months._
   - _Scheming to win her back, he hired a band to play beneath her window._

## Noun

3. The act or habit of plotting in secret or by underhanded means.
   - Simple: The making of secret, dishonest plans.
   - _Years of political scheming finally cost the senator his seat._
   - _The court was full of whispered schemings and broken alliances._

## Origin

**Meanings 1–2** — Formed from scheme + -ing.
**Meaning 3** — Formed from scheme + -ing.

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