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counterplot

(ko̵unt′ər plät′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər plät′)

noun

a plot to defeat another plot

transitive verb, intransitive verb counterplotted, counterplotting

to plot against (a plot); defeat (a plot) with another

See counterplot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A plot or scheme intended to subvert another plot.
See subplot.

verb coun·ter·plot·ted, coun·ter·plot·ting, coun·ter·plots

verb, intransitive

To oppose or subvert one plot with another.

verb, transitive

To plot against; thwart with a counterplot.

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