Synonyms of contriving

1 Syllable
rig, plan, plot, make, vamp, move, form, hatch
2 Syllables
project, shiftier, create, fashion, forge, scheme, handle, frame, shiftiest, wangle, shifty, concoct, construct
3 Syllables
devise, engineer
4 Syllables
formulate, operating, machiavellian, diplomatic, fabricate, improvise, calculating
5 Syllables
manipulate, manufacture
6 Syllables
prevaricatory, manipulative