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wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
悪巧みを見破って未然に防いだ。
The wicked scheme was seen through and prevented.
彼らは密かに悪巧みを企てていた。
They were secretly plotting a conspiracy.
悪巧みが露見して追放された。
His wicked plot was exposed and he was banished.