secretly plot

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

to make a secret plan to do something, usually something wrong or illegal

secretlyVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

plot

Examples (10)

  • The rebels began to secretly plot against the dictator.
  • They were accused of secretly plotting to overthrow the government.
  • For months, he had been secretly plotting his revenge.
  • The conspirators met in a hidden room to secretly plot their next move.
  • She suspected her rivals were secretly plotting her downfall.
  • It's dangerous to secretly plot against powerful figures.
  • The villain secretly plotted to steal the ancient artifact.
  • Unknown to many, the group had been secretly plotting for years.
  • If they secretly plot together, their plans might succeed.
  • The intelligence agency uncovered evidence that foreign agents were secretly plotting sabotage.