plot (n)
secret plan (n)
game (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
examples they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
I saw through his little game from the start
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Hypernym scheme, strategy
Derivationally related form plot → plot
Hyponym counterplot, counterplan; intrigue, machination; conspiracy, cabal
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Hyponym scheme, strategy
Hypernym counterplot, counterplan; intrigue, machination; conspiracy, cabal
Derivationally related form plot → plot

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