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
