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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
2. 2
   a plot intended to subvert another plot wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To form a plot or plan in opposition to the actions of another. intransitive, transitive

   "Every wile had proved abortive, every plot had been counterplotted."

2. 2
   make a plot in response to another plot wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"Every wile had proved abortive, every plot had been counterplotted."

Etymology

From counter- + plot.

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