conspiracy
Translation
conspiracy, plot, scheme
Examples
They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
They were charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
He believes in a government conspiracy.
He believes in a government conspiracy.
Grammar Patterns
a conspiracy ((to do sth.)) a secret plan to do sth. illegal They were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government.
a conspiracy ((against sb./sth.)) a secret plan against sb./sth. It was a conspiracy against the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plot, scheme, intrigue
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'spirare' (to breathe). The idea is of people 'breathing together' in a secret agreement.
Memory Tips
A 'conspiracy' is what people do when they 'conspire'. They share the same root meaning 'to breathe together'.