marplot
1 synonym for marplot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who spoils other people's plans or enjoyment.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) and plot (“plan”). It was first used as a character's name in The Busie Body, by Susanna Centlivre, in 1709. Compare addle-plot.
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