counterplot
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coun·ter·plot
(koun′tər-plŏt′)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.
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counterplot
(ˈkaʊntəˌplɒt)n
a plot designed to frustrate another plot
vb, -plots, -plotting or -plotted
1. (tr) to oppose with a counterplot
2. (intr) to devise or carry out a counterplot
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coun•ter•plot
(ˈkaʊn tərˌplɒt)n., v. -plot•ted, -plot•ting. n.
1. a plot intended to foil another plot.
v.t. 2. to plot against.
[1590–1600]
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counterplot
Past participle: counterplotted
Gerund: counterplotting
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Noun | 1. | counterplot - a plot intended to subvert another plot 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" |
Verb | 1. | 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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