conspiracy

noun
UK: /kənˈspɪrəsi/
US: /kənˈspɪrəsi/

  1. A secret plan by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal.

    1. The conspiracy to rob the bank failed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political conspiracy was uncovered by a brave journalist. [ ] [ ]

  2. A situation in which people secretly agree to do something bad or illegal.

    1. They were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence suggested a widespread conspiracy involving several high-ranking officials. [ ] [ ]

  3. A belief that a secret but influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event.

    1. He believes the moon landing was a conspiracy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She dismissed the rumor as just another crazy conspiracy theory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scheme machination intrigue collusion plot

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conspiracy" in English means: A secret plan by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal., A situation in which people secretly agree to do something bad or illegal., A belief that a secret but influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event..

The phonetic transcription of "conspiracy" is /kənˈspɪrəsi/ in British English and /kənˈspɪrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conspiracy": scheme, machination, intrigue, collusion, plot.

Example usage of "conspiracy": "The conspiracy to rob the bank failed.". More examples on the page.