Expectation
Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.
Scheme and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scheme" instead a noun "Expectation".
Scheme
Scheme noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Expectation and scheme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Scheme".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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This expectation is subverted when it turns out water can be applied to re-hydrate them, turning their plot into a hostage scheme.
Source: Film / Batman: The Movie
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