1. secret plans made to oppose or defeat other plots or schemes

1. makes secret plans to oppose or defeat the plots of others
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The spy agency developed counterplots to thwart the enemy’s plans.
• She counterplots against her rival’s attempts to undermine her position.
• The novel features elaborate counterplots between competing factions.
• He always counterplots when he suspects others are working against him.
• Their counterplots successfully prevented the hostile takeover.
• The detective uncovered a series of counterplots within the organization.