noun
plotting
noun
1
Secretly planning or scheming, usually against someone.
"The generals were accused of plotting against the president."
How to Use Plotting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of making a secret plan, typically to do something harmful.
Common pairings
plotting against
accused of plotting
Word Forms
plottings plural
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The generals were accused of _____ against the president.