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Plot

Plaht

/ˈplɑːt/

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plot

Dictionary meaning

A secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal).

Examples

  • They concocted a plot to discredit the governor.
  • The characters were well drawn but the plot was banal.

Synonyms: game

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