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counterplot

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coun·ter·plot  (kountr-plt)
n.
1. A plot or scheme intended to subvert another plot.
2. See subplot.
v. coun·ter·plot·ted, coun·ter·plot·ting, coun·ter·plots
v.intr.
To oppose or subvert one plot with another.
v.tr.
To plot against; thwart with a counterplot.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.counterplot - a plot intended to subvert another plot
counterplan
plot, secret plan, game - a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
Verb1.counterplot - make a plot in response to another plot
plot - plan secretly, usually something illegal; "They plotted the overthrow of the government"


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The working of all great organisation there is underground - it is easy enough to meet plot by counterplot, to suborn, to deceive, to undermine.
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It was warfare dark and devious, replete with intrigue and conspiracy, plot and counterplot.
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On the strength of these profound views, he in the most ingenious manner takes infinite pains to counterplot when there is no plot, and plays the deepest games of chess without any adversary.
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