juonittelu — meaning in English

English meaning

• chicane noun A petty or unfair objection, or an act meant to mislead someone.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.

Senses

juonittelu is used for these senses in English:

• cahoots Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason. [from early 19th c.]
• chicane The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery. [from 17th c.]
• plot Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

chicane — full definition

1. noun A petty or unfair objection, or an act meant to mislead someone.
2. noun The use of underhand tricks, especially in politics, to get what you want.
3. noun In card games, a hand with no trump cards, or the act of holding one.
4. noun A tight double bend built into a racetrack to stop drivers going too fast.

plot — full definition

1. noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
2. noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
3. noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
4. noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
5. verb To plan something secretly, usually something illegal or harmful.

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