2scheme verb
schemes; schemed; schem·ing [no obj] : to make plans to do or get something in a secret and often dishonest way
▪ He felt that the other men were scheming against him. ▪ He was betrayed by a scheming friend. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She schemed [=plotted] to take control of the company from her brother.
▪ He felt that the other men were scheming against him. ▪ He was betrayed by a scheming friend. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She schemed [=plotted] to take control of the company from her brother.
— schem·er noun, plural schem·ers [count]
