Pagsabwatanan (en. Conspiracy)
/pagsabwatanan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A secret plan between two or more people to commit a wrongful act or purpose.
There is evidence of a conspiracy in the bank robbery.
Mayroong mga ebidensya ng pagsabwatanan sa pagnanakaw ng bangko.
The existence of collusion among people to achieve a certain goal.
The conspiracy among businessmen resulted in the price increase of products.
Ang pagsabwatanan sa mga negosyante ay nagresulta sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga produkto.
A collective plan that involves complex situations.
A conspiracy against the government was discovered, planned by rebel groups.
Natuklasan ang pagsabwatanan laban sa pamahalaan na binalak ng mga rebeldeng grupo.
Etymology
cabal + suffix indicating a place or collective action
Common Phrases and Expressions
conspiracy of people
people working together to achieve a goal, often positive or negative.
pagsabwatan ng mga tao
Related Words
collusion
A plan involving people working together for a common goal.
sabwatan
plot
A cunning plan or conspiracy, usually with malicious intent.
komplot
Slang Meanings
an agreement or plan to do something bad
I wish we hadn't joined that conspiracy, because it's risky!
Sana hindi na lang kami sumali sa pagsabwatanan na 'yon, kasi delikado!
group of people with bad intentions
It looks like there's a conspiracy happening behind our backs.
Mukhang may pagsabwatanan silang nagaganap sa likod natin.