conspiration
noun
con·spi·ra·tion ˌkän(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən 
ˌkän-(ˌ)spi-ˈrā-
1
: the act or action of plotting or secretly combining
2
: a joint effort toward a particular end
conspirational
ˌkän(t)-spə-ˈrā-shnəl
adjective -shə-nᵊl
ˌkän-(ˌ)spi-ˈrā-
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
conspiration
noun
as in intrigue
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- intrigue
- scheme
- plot
- conspiracy
- duplicity
- cover-up
- frame-up
- setup
- collusion
- skulduggery
- complicity
- chicanery
- skullduggery
- connivance
- double-dealing
- foul play