Conspiracy

/kənˈspɪr.ə.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

The investigation revealed a conspiracy to commit fraud.

The act of conspiring; an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime or carry out a secret plan.

The police uncovered a conspiracy among the officials to embezzle funds.

A combination of persons for a secret, unlawful, or evil purpose.

The author's book detailed a historical conspiracy involving several powerful leaders.

A plot or scheme devised by the conspirators.

They were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government.

A conspiracy theory, often considered far-fetched or based on unfounded suspicions.

Many people believe in the conspiracy surrounding the assassination, despite the lack of evidence.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'conspiratio(n-)', from 'conspirare' meaning 'to breathe together'.

conspiracy theory

A belief that certain events or situations are secretly manipulated behind the scenes by powerful forces.

conspiracy of silence

A situation where people choose to remain silent about a particular issue, preventing it from being discussed.

conspiratorial

Having a secretive or scheming nature.

conspire

To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

collusion

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

intrigue

A secret plan or scheme.

Conspiracy nut

Someone who is excessively preoccupied with conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theorist

A person who believes in and promotes conspiracy theories.