complot — meaning in English

English meaning

• collusion noun A secret agreement between people or groups to work together dishonestly, often while pretending to be rivals.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
• ploy noun A cunning tactic or trick used to gain an advantage.

Senses

complot is used for these senses in English:

• collusion A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.
• plot A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
• ploy A tactic, strategy, or scheme.

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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