1. a plot or scheme designed to defeat or oppose another plot

1. to devise a plot or scheme to oppose or defeat another plot

Examples

• The detective discovered the villain’s counterplot to frame an innocent person.
• Intelligence agencies often develop counterplots to neutralize enemy operations.
• The rebels had to counterplot against the government’s surveillance efforts.
• Her counterplot successfully exposed the corruption scheme.
• The spy novel featured an elaborate counterplot that kept readers guessing.
• They decided to counterplot rather than confront their opponents directly.