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Definition scheme in American English

scheme verb

[intransitive] verb
/skim/
1

to make secret plans to achieve something, especially in a dishonest way

Example

The king's enemies were scheming to take power from him.

Example

She's convinced that they're scheming against her.

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Definition scheme in American English