plotter
noun/ˈplɑtər/
Frequency rank: #19,296 most common English word
Meaning
a person who makes secret plans to do something harmful or illegal.
Example sentence
The detective finally unmasked the plotter who had been scheming against the royal family for years.
Synonyms & related words
- schemer
- conspirator
- mastermind
- traitor
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