counterplot

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

Imperative

counterplot

counterplot

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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"
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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