conspire vs machinate

conspire and machinate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, conspire and machinate are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of conspire include cabal, complot, conjure.

conspire (verb)	machinate (verb)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together	engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose	arrange by systematic planning and united effort