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Counterplot

//ˈkaʊn.tɚ.plɑt// noun, verb

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From counter- + plot.

Etymology 2

From counter- + plot.

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