Definitions for: Complot


[v] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"



Webster (1913) Definition: Com"plot, n. [F. complot, prob. for comploit, fr.L.
complicitum, prop. p. p. of complicare, but equiv. to
complicatio complication, entangling. See Complicate, and
cf. Plot.]
A plotting together; a confederacy in some evil design; a
conspiracy.

I know their complot is to have my life. --Shak.


Com*plot", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Complotted; p.
pr. & vb. n. Complotting.] [Cf. F. comploter, fr. complot.]
To plot or plan together; to conspire; to join in a secret
design.

We find them complotting together, and contriving a new
scene of miseries to the Trojans. --Pope.

Synonyms: cabal, conjure, conspire, machinate

See Also: coconspire, plot

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