Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complot

noun
/ˈkɒmplɒt/
Definition
A secret plan or conspiracy to do something harmful or unlawful.
Examples
  • The group was accused of devising a complot against the government.
  • In the novel, the characters discover a complot that puts their lives at risk.
Meaning
Complot refers to a scheme or agreement between individuals to carry out an illegal act or to achieve a particular goal, often in a hidden or deceptive manner.
Synonyms
  • conspiracy
  • plot
  • scheme
  • collusion