Plot against Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To secretly make a plan with others to harm, defeat, or take power from someone.
Usage & Nuances
This verb phrase is often formal or used in stories, history, or politics. It strongly suggests secrecy and negative intent. Do not use it for minor plans or harmless jokes; it implies serious or harmful outcomes.
Spanish: conspirar contra - tramar contraPortuguese (BR): conspirar contra - tramar contraPortuguese (PT): conspirar contra - tramar contraChinese (Simplified): 密谋反对 - 策划对付Chinese (Traditional): 密謀反對 - 策劃對付Hindi: के खिलाफ षड्यंत्र करना - के विरुद्ध साजिश करनाArabic: يتآمر ضد - يدبر مؤامرة ضدBengali: ষড়যন্ত্র করা - বিপক্ষে চক্রান্ত করাRussian: заговариваться против - строить заговор противJapanese: 陰謀を企てる - ～に対して陰謀を巡らすVietnamese: âm mưu chống lạiKorean: 음모를 꾸미다Turkish: -e karşı komplo kurmak - -e karşı kumpas yapmakUrdu: سازش کرنا - مخالفت میں سازش کرناIndonesian: âm mưu chống lại
Example Sentences
Many feared that enemies would plot against the new president.
basic
She started to suspect that her colleagues were plotting against her.
natural
Anyone caught trying to plot against the government was arrested immediately.
natural
History is full of people who tried to plot against those in power.
natural
The rebels tried to plot against the king.
basic
They secretly plotted against their boss.
basic