noun
Meaning 1
A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
counterplot
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈkaʊn.tə.plɒt/
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US: /ˈkaʊn.tɚ.plɑt/
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verb
Meaning 2
To form a plot or plan in opposition to the actions of another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a plot intended to subvert another plot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: counterplan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: plot, secret plan, game
verb
Meaning 4
make a plot in response to another plot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: plot
History
Etymology
From counter- + plot.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Māori: tāhū taupatupatu — plot made in opposition to another
- Russian: контрзаговор (kontrzagovor) — plot made in opposition to another