A plot, scheme, or design — often with deceitful or malicious intent (a conspiracy or crafty plan).
彼の企みはすぐに露見した。
His plot was soon exposed.
会社の乗っ取りという大きな企みが明らかになった。
A major scheme to take over the company was revealed.
子どもたちはいたずらの企みをひそひそ話していた。
The children were whispering about a prank they were planning.