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US/kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
UK/kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal
In context
Three executives were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud.
Some readers believe the article is part of a conspiracy against the company.
Many people reject conspiracy theories about the economic crisis.
Words that go with conspiracy
noun + noun
- conspiracy theoryHe posted a conspiracy theory about the merger online.
noun + preposition
- conspiracy to commit fraudThe two men face conspiracy to commit fraud.
- a conspiracy of silenceA conspiracy of silence protected the unsafe factory.
verb + preposition
- charged with conspiracyThe manager was charged with conspiracy.
verb + noun
- uncover a conspiracyReporters uncovered a conspiracy inside the firm.
adjective + noun
- alleged conspiracyThe alleged conspiracy involved several banks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a conspiracy theoriesCorrect: a conspiracy theory
Incorrect:
make a conspiracyCorrect: be involved in a conspiracy