Counterplot
Counterplot verb - Make a plot in response to another plot.
Machinate and counterplot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Machinate" instead a verb "Counterplot".
Machinate
Machinate verb - To engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends.
Usage example: a trio of courtiers who were discovered to be machinating against the queen
Counterplot and machinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterplot" instead a verb "Machinate".
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