Complot

/ˈkɒmˌplɒt/ · noun

Meaning

(archaic) A plot (involving more than one person), conspiracy.

Definitions by Sense

1. (archaic) A plot (involving more than one person), conspiracy
2. (archaic, ambitransitive) To plot together; conspire.

Example Sentences

LOR. Now to confirme the complot thou hast cast Of all these practices, Ile spread the watch, Vpon precise commandement from the king Strongly to guard the place where Pedringano This night shall murder haples Serberine.

AARON: […] / For I must talk of murders, rapes, and massacres, Acts of black night, abominable deeds, Complots of mischief, treason, villainies, Ruthful to hear, yet piteously perform'd: / […]

The young advertising agent stood against the fence in silent horror, his heart bumping heavily. His hands were clammy, his feet seemed to have grown larger and taken root. What damnable complot was this?

BOLINGBROKE. […] Besides, I say and will in battle prove, Or here, or elsewhere to the furthest verge That ever was survey'd by English eye, That all the treasons for these eighteen years Complotted and contrived in this land, Fetch from false Mowbray their first head and spring.

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Word Forms

• complots
• complotting
• complotted

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