Counterplot [noun]

But the waters were seething now, stirred to their very lees by plot and counterplot.

If my simple counterplot should fail, some knowledge of the powder-convoy's route would be of prime importance.

The Hawkins counterplot of revenge on Philip and his guilty confederates was completely successful.

Such as know their members to be naturally obedient, need take no other care but only to counterplot their fantasies.

"We shall have a game of plot and counterplot before this ends, my man," he muttered.

The public is not always able to tell which was plot and which counterplot in the accomplishment of some intricate things.

After thirty-five years of continuous struggle, plot and counterplot, he had at last obtained a decisive victory.

Thus, with plot and counterplot, did the mutineers and Otaheitans render their lives wretched.

Still a third time the relentless tinkle sounded, and he was without plan, excuse, or counterplot.

The admiral evidently had known all, and was prepared with a perfect counterplot.