单词 | conspiracy |
释义 | conspiracy/kənˈspɪrəsi /noun (plural conspiracies) 1A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful: a conspiracy to destroy the government...
Synonyms plot, scheme, stratagem, plan, machination, cabal; deception, ploy, trick, ruse, dodge, subterfuge, sharp practice informal frame-up, fit-up, racket, put-up job rare complot, covin 1.1 [mass noun] The action of plotting or conspiring: they were cleared of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice...
Synonyms plotting, collusion, intrigue, connivance, machination, collaboration; treason Phrasesa conspiracy of silence OriginLate Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French conspiracie, alteration of Old French conspiration, based on Latin conspirare 'agree, plot' (see conspire). |
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