Pagsasabuwatan (en. Conspiracy)

/paɡsasaˈbuwatan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement or plan secretly made by two or more people for a specific purpose.
Their conspiracy was to overthrow the government.
Ang kanilang pagsasabuwatan ay upang pabagsakin ang gobyerno.
The act of conspiring.
The conspiracy of the thieves was caught by the police.
Ang pagsasabuwatan ng mga magnanakaw ay nahuli ng pulis.
A situation where there is a united goal behind an action or creation.
Sometimes, conspiracy causes great chaos.
Minsan, ang pagsasabuwatan ay nagiging sanhi ng malaking gulo.

Etymology

Root word: sabuwat

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspiracy of people
A situation where people have a common goal.
pagsasabuwat ng mga tao
conspiracy behind the scenes
Activities or plans carried out secretly.
pagsasabuwatan sa likod ng mga eksena

Related Words

plot
A broader term which refers to a complex plan or action.
komplot
collusion
A secret agreement between parties for a malicious purpose.
kolusyon

Slang Meanings

Gossip or discussion with malicious intent.
There are conspiracies happening in the neighborhood, so we should be careful.
May mga pagsasabuwatan na nagaganap sa barangay, kaya't dapat maging maingat.
Planning or involved in mischief.
They are the people who are always conspiring for pranks.
Sila ang mga tao na laging may pagsasabuwatan sa mga kalokohan.
Together in a secret plan.
Our squad has conspired for the surprise party.
Yung mga tropa namin, may pagsasabuwatan na kami para sa surprise party.