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Machinate (Verb)

Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The group of rebels began to machinate, planning their attack on the government's headquarters under the cover of night.
They machinated against the unpopular CEO, secretly gathering evidence to bring about a vote of no confidence.
Disgruntled employees machinated to sabotage the company's latest project in an effort to undermine their manager's authority.
Politicians often machinate behind closed doors, trading favors and votes to advance their own agendas.
The students machinated to cheat on the exam, using hidden notes and nods to communicate the answers.

Arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The two siblings machinated a plot to sneak into the abandoned house on Halloween night.
The union workers machinated a strike in response to the company's refusal to meet their demands for better wages.
A group of disgruntled employees machinated a plan to overthrow the corrupt CEO who had been embezzling funds.
The rival politicians machinated a scandal to tarnish the reputation of their opponent before the election.
The activists machinated a massive protest outside the government building to raise awareness about environmental issues.