conspiracy (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈspɪrəsi/
Definition
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful, such as overthrow a government or assassinate someone.
Examples
The police uncovered a conspiracy to bomb the city.
He was accused of being part of a conspiracy to defraud investors.
The novel detailed a complex conspiracy involving politicians and spies.
How to Use conspiracy
- conspiracy to do something (prepositional phrase)
- A plan to perform a specific action. — "They were arrested for conspiracy to steal valuable artwork."
- conspiracy against someone (prepositional phrase)
- A secret plan intended to harm a particular person. — "The guards foiled a conspiracy against the king."
- conspiracy theory (collocation)
- An explanation for an event or situation that involves a secret plot by powerful people. — "Many people believe the moon landing was faked, a popular conspiracy theory."
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