complot
a plot involving several participants; conspiracy.
to plot together; conspire.
Origin of complot
1Other words from complot
- com·plot·ment, noun
- com·plot·ter, noun
Words Nearby complot
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How to use complot in a sentence
And here they found John when they stole in one after the other, soft-footed, that the boy might suspect no complot.
The Marriage of Elinor | Margaret OliphantHe clears the now master of any foreknowledge of this complot, but they relied on Ivett's judgment and skill.
Henry Hudson | Thomas A. JanvierThe superserviceable police pretended early in the year to discover details, but the alleged complot was a pure figment.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneI went on to the balcony, but the curtains of Bellegarde's room were drawn, as if to assure me that there was no complot.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete | Jacques Casanova de SeingaltIt might be better to read compass for 'complot,' as the preceding 'plot' may have been in the printer's mind; or plan for 'plot.'
British Dictionary definitions for complot
/ archaic /
a plot or conspiracy
to plot together; conspire
Origin of complot
1Derived forms of complot
- complotter, noun
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