Schemed
/skiːmd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of scheme, meaning to make secret or devious plans, often for fraudulent or illegal purposes.
The defendant schemed to embezzle funds from the company.
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Commentary
As a past tense form, 'schemed' inherits the legal implications of 'scheme,' frequently associated with fraud or conspiracy, and should be understood in that context rather than independently defined.
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