| 释义 |
Definition of complot in English: complotnoun ˈkɒmplɒt rare A secret or underhand plan. fears of a Jesuit complot to undermine republican institutions Example sentencesExamples - Fears of a Jesuit complot to undermine republican institutions were widely bruited in the 1870s.
- The 7th chapter denounces "the anti-astrological process" (the malignant academic complot to exclude astrology from the science mainstream).
- Their sordid complots are destined to explode into an orgy of violence.
- I cannot brook their vile complots.
- There are swindles and scandals, sword fights at midnight, and complots at the palace.
Synonyms conspiracy, intrigue, secret plan, secret scheme, stratagem
Origin Mid 16th century: French, of uncertain origin. |