verb
- past tense of scheme; made secret or devious plans
Usage: often implies dishonest or manipulative planning
Examples
- The politicians schemed to win the election through underhanded tactics.
- She schemed for months to get revenge on her former business partner.
- The students schemed to skip the final exam.
- He schemed his way into the exclusive club.
- They schemed together to overthrow the corrupt government.
- The villain schemed in secret to steal the treasure.