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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

Examples

1.I saw through his little game from the start
2.they concocted a plot to discredit the governor

Synonyms

secret plan 1
game 8

Derivationally related form

plot 1

verb

plan secretly, usually something illegal

Hyponym

counterplot 1

noun

a plot intended to subvert another plot

intrigue 1

noun

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

conspiracy 2

noun

a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

conspiracy theory 1

noun

an explanatory proposition that accuses two or more persons, a group, or an organization of having caused or covered up, through secret planning and deliberate action, an illegal or harmful event or situation.

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