Definition of CONSPIRACIES (original) (raw)

: the act of conspiring together

They were accused of conspiracy to commit murder.

: an agreement among conspirators

uncovered a conspiracy against the government

: a group of conspirators

a conspiracy made up of disgruntled aristocrats

see also [conspiracy theory](/dictionary/conspiracy theory)

Synonyms

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intrigue suggests secret underhanded maneuvering in an atmosphere of duplicity.

machination implies a contriving of annoyances, injuries, or evils by indirect means.

the machinations of a party boss

conspiracy implies a secret agreement among several people usually involving treason or great treachery.

a conspiracy to fix prices

cabal typically applies to political intrigue involving persons of some eminence.

a cabal among powerful senators

Examples of conspiracy in a Sentence

The CIA uncovered a conspiracy against the government. They were accused of conspiracy to commit murder.

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There’s no real evidence of a Chiefs conspiracy to speak of. —Sean Gregory, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 Caught in the crossfire of accusations, 24-year-old intern Elif is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 What To Know At the federal District Court of Maryland in Baltimore, Russell, of Orlando, Florida, was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to damage an energy facility after pleading not guilty, following a six-day trial. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Kash Patel hearing: FBI director nominee pressed on Jan. 6, conspiracy comments CGSM has come under scrutiny from some Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance during his time in the Senate, for allegedly maintaining close ties to the Russian government. —Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for conspiracy