Methodizing and Scheming

verb

• Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.
  • synonyms: scheme, intrigue, connive
• Devise a system or form a scheme for.
  • synonyms: scheme

adjective

• Used of persons.
  • usage: "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
  • synonyms: calculating, calculative, conniving, shrewd
• Concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest.
  • usage: "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue- W. Churchill; "a scheming wife"; "a scheming gold digger"
  • synonyms: designing

• (a.) Given to forming schemes; artful; intriguing.
• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Scheme.