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complot

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈkɒmˌplɒt/
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  • rhymes with -ɒt
  • /kəmˈplɒt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A plot (involving more than one person), conspiracy

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To plot together; conspire.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, archaic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • They conspired to overthrow the government

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: conspire, cabal, conjure, machinate

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: plot

Narrower terms: coconspire

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French complot (“crowd-, plot”).