complot
Americannoun
verb (used with or without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- complotment noun
- complotter noun
Etymology
Origin of complot
1570–80; < Middle French; compare Old French complot dense crowd, accord, understanding, conspiracy, complote assembly (of troops); of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Jack Reacher descubre un complot a nivel estatal para culpar a Susan Turner, la antigua jefa de su unidad, de traición al gobierno.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2019
As for you, my daughter—as for you, my son-in-law—I shall denounce your execrable complot to my friends of the mad-men's party, to Hebert, to James Roux the disfrocked priest, to Varlet.
From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne
Esope quelque fois la nuit, De complot avec la servante, Chalumoit sans faire de bruit Les tonneaux de son maitre Xante.
From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert
Live, worthy Philip; Pembrooke bids thee live, That did suspect this complot at the tombe When in the honour of Prince Ferdinand You did resigne your shield.
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 3 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
Rodoricke, thou highly favourest me in this And doubt not, if my complot take effect, Ile make thee Duke of Burbon.
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 3 by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)
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