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Collective Machiavellianism

Collective Machiavellianism in plain is the same as normal Machiavellianism, but enacted by a group of people, big or small.

This group will use whatever means they can, and if required, will use unethical means to achieve the goals they want, historically, it has been associated with fearmongering from demagogues to get populations of their followers on goal with their fearmongered ideals, such as the Salem Witch Trials, or the McCarthy era and red scare in general.

other times Collective Machiavellianism is simply caused by a group being forced to obey the status quo or other standards imposed on them by the group that subjugates them to carry out the overall Collective's will, whether good or bad. It will more than likely always end up in a bad context as the aim is for the Collective to gain the necessary power to carry out the aims their reaching out for, then maintain them regardless of the means needed to do so. Historically, often seen at the terrible expense of others not a part of that group, such as the many workers in the McCarthy era that were practically barred from their jobs after being fired for being alleged communists within their communities.

At times, even people in the Collective may be completely opposed to the Collective's ideals but feel that they must conform regardless; this is usually acquainted to the lucifer effect.

One of if not the greatest evil within Humanity. Think of INGSOC from 1984 whenever you hear this term, or MAGA republicans.
Sally has allegations being thrown at her by multiple guys in the guy's friend group. They are doing this because she had rejected one of them, and now they want to get their revenge on her by working together to make false accusations about her in order to ruin her image at school. They plan to continue the rumors until their able to force her to do what they want her to do for them. This is an example of Collective Machiavellianism
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Collecter

Someone who always buys toys but never opens them.
Arron is a toy collecter
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The Sienna Swim Collection IX

The Sienna Swim Collection IX is the ninth and latest collection of swim and resort-wear products from Sienna Swim, a swimwear brand founded by Sienna Mae Gomez, a 19-year-old American dancer, TikTok star, model, and entrepreneur. The collection features vibrant colors, floral prints, and flattering cuts that celebrate femininity and body positivity. The collection includes one-pieces, bikinis, surf suits, cover-ups, and accessories.
I would like to get purchase the Sienna Swim Collection IX.
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Collection basket

Money to keep the well oiled machine going, functioning.
Anything dysfunctional is no good for the machine, it's designed to have interchangeable, functional parts that keep it running. It takes lots of money, so there's always a collection basket to keep it going.
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airplane collection

a secret code term for dick pics, usually used by someone trying to flirt and failing miserably.
Ew, this guy asked if I wanna look at his airplane collection and I said 'sure' but then he took out his phone to show a photo album of just his dick, it was gross.
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Freak Show Collectable

A collectable that should hold no value due to looking very bad. However, due to either a popularity with collectors/fans, limited production, and/or the sheer novelty of it, it becomes very sought after. With prices being fairly high given how crappy the collectable is.
Person 1: Hey, do you still have that fast food toy that looks defective?
Person 2: Yeah, but it's become a freak show collectable now. I might sell it for $400 or more online.
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Collecting the Receipts

(v) the act in which one screenshots text conversations to use as blackmail in the future
Susan: I can’t beileve he said that? He shouldn’t get away with that

Clair: Girl he won’t. I’m collecting the receipts.
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