Pagsasabwatan (en. Conspiracy)

/paɡsaˈsabwatan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An act of collaboration of two or more people to achieve a goal, often secretive or illegal.
Investigators stated that there is evidence proving a conspiracy against the government.
Ang mga imbestigador ay nagsabing may mga ebidensyang nagpatunay ng pagsasabwatan laban sa gobyerno.
A secret plan usually related to crime or undesirable activity.
The details of the conspiracy were buried in documents found left at the scene.
Nabaon ang mga detalye ng pagsasabwatan sa mga dokumento na nakitang naiwan sa pinangyarihan.
The gathering of people for a harmful or illegal objective.
Many people were arrested due to their participation in the conspiracy.
Maraming tao ang inaresto dahil sa kanilang partisipasyon sa pagsasabwatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspiracy in crime
A secret agreement by individuals to commit a criminal act.
pagsasabwatan sa krimen
litany of conspiracy
A list of those behind secret plans or agreements.
litanya ng pagsasabwatan

Related Words

collaboration
The act of collaborating among two or more individuals for a purpose.
sabwatan
enemy
A person who has become an opponent or adversary of an individual or group involved in a conspiracy.
kaaway

Slang Meanings

plotters of evil deeds
They are the conspirators behind this scandal.
Sila ang mga pagsasabwatan sa likod ng skandalong ito.
involvement in a secret
We need to be careful, there might be conspiracies here.
Kailangan nating maging maingat, baka may mga pagsasabwatan dito.
deep plans
There are conspiracies that we don't know about.
May mga pagsasabwatan na hindi natin alam.
talk among people behind others' backs
It's said that there are conspiracies among the politicians.
Sinasabing may mga pagsasabwatan sa mga politiko.