Counterplot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊn.tə.plɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterplot is a noun meaning A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
Meaning
A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, transitive) To form a plot or plan in opposition to the actions of another.
Example Sentences
Every wile had proved abortive, every plot had been counterplotted.
[…]for while art made him more than ever reserved to Sophia, and forbad him to address any of his discourse to her, nay, to avoid meeting her eyes, with the utmost caution; nature was no less busy in counterplotting him.
Word Forms
- counterplots
- counterplotting
- counterplotted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterpose, counterconspiracy, counterdisposition, counterposition, counterstory, counteraction.
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