plot against

plot against someone or something

to make a scheme against someone or something. All the counselors plotted against the czar. We plotted against the opposing party.

To establish a plan to overthrow or ruin someone or something: The spies plotted against the government.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Merla	MUR-lə	English (Rare)
Eligia	e-LEEG-yah (Polish)	Polish, Late Roman
Ionathan	-	Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Arness	['a:nəs]
Valerius	və-LER-ee-əs (English)	Ancient Roman
Nola	NO-lə	English, Irish