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What is another word for Plotting? – 322 Plotting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scheming planning conspiring devising plotting contriving designing engineering orchestrating manipulating machinating organizing arranging structuring outlining sketching drafting charting mapping strategizing tacticizing blueprints planning concocting hatching brewing shaping fashioning forming molding calculating deliberating pondering ruminating contemplating meditating thinking reflecting considering weighing measuring evaluating assessing analyzing examining inspecting reviewing studying investigating inquiring probing questioning surveilling spying eavesdropping snooping prying peering peeking glancing looking watching observing noticing perceiving discerning detecting discovering uncovering exposing revealing laying preparing readying setting fixing settling determining deciding resolving intending meaning purposing aiming targeting focusing directing pointing steering guiding navigating managing conducting controlling commanding leading heading governing ruling dominating influencing affecting impacting impelling driving pushing propelling motivating inducing causing creating generating producing bringing giving yielding rendering furnishing providing supplying catering serving ministering tending attending nursing caring helping assisting aiding supporting sustaining upholding maintaining preserving protecting defending guarding shielding screening covering hiding concealing disguising masking camouflaging deceiving deluding misleading beguiling charming enticing alluring tempting attracting drawing pulling captivating fascinating engrossing absorbing riveting enthralling spellbinding

    Meaning of Plotting

    The primary meaning of the word "plotting" is the act of secretly planning or scheming something, often in a deceitful or dishonest manner.

    Definitions

    • The act of planning or scheming, especially in a secret or dishonest way
    • The act of marking or drawing a plot or graph, especially on a map or chart
    • A plan or scheme, especially a secret or dishonest one

    Etymology of Plotting

    The word "plotting" originates from the Old English word "plotian," which means "to plan or scheme"
    The word is also related to the Old French word "complot," which means "a plot or scheme"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of planning or scheming, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to secret or dishonest planning.

    Example Uses

    • The group was plotting to overthrow the government, using secret meetings and coded messages to coordinate their plan
    • The architect spent hours plotting the design for the new building, using computer software to create a detailed model
    • The detective was tasked with uncovering the plot to steal the valuable artwork, following a trail of clues and suspects

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandoning ceasing stopping halting ending terminating quitting relinquishing surrendering yielding giving providing offering presenting donating bestowing granting allowing permitting tolerating accepting approving endorsing supporting upholding maintaining preserving protecting defending guarding shielding screening covering hiding concealing disguising revealing exposing uncovering disclosing declaring announcing publishing broadcasting publicizing advertising promoting advancing progressing moving proceeding continuing persisting repeating renewing resuming reviving restoring rebuilding reconstructing reforming transforming changing altering modifying revising editing correcting amending improving enhancing refining perfecting

    Related Nouns

    plot plan scheme design blueprint diagram chart map graph strategy tactic approach method technique procedure process system framework structure outline sketch draft model prototype layout arrangement organization configuration setup preparation groundwork foundation basis premise hypothesis theory concept idea notion thought intention purpose goal objective target aim ambition aspiration desire wish dream vision prospect outlook view perspective angle slant stance position posture attitude mindset mentality psychology philosophy ideology doctrine principle policy guideline rule regulation law statute code standard norm criterion benchmark measure gauge index indicator