complot vs machinate

complot and machinate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
complot	No	No	Yes	No
machinate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, complot and machinate are synonyms defined as:

complot and machinate: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

Other synonyms of complot include cabal, conjure, conspire.

complot (verb)	machinate (verb)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together	engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
	arrange by systematic planning and united effort