1. the act or process of devising a plot in response to or in opposition to another plot
Usage: commonly found in fiction, drama, and historical narratives

1. present participle of counterplot; to devise a plot or scheme in opposition to another plot; to plot against someone's plot
Usage: often used in literary or dramatic contexts

Examples

• The villain's counterplotting against the hero's plans added suspense to the novel.
• She spent weeks counterplotting her rival's business strategy.
• In the play, the protagonist discovers the antagonist's counterplotting and acts quickly.
• The general was skilled at counterplotting enemy maneuvers during the campaign.
• Their counterplotting eventually led to the exposure of the original conspiracy.
• The spy's counterplotting saved the mission from sabotage.