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- [kuh n-spir-uh-see]
- /kənˈspɪr ə si/
- /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-spir-uh-see]
- /kənˈspɪr ə si/
Definitions of conspiracy word
- variable noun conspiracy Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal. 3
- countable noun conspiracy A conspiracy is an agreement between a group of people which other people think is wrong or is likely to be harmful. 3
- noun conspiracy a secret plan or agreement to carry out an illegal or harmful act, esp with political motivation; plot 3
- noun conspiracy the act of making such plans in secret 3
- noun conspiracy a planning and acting together secretly, esp. for an unlawful or harmful purpose, such as murder or treason 3
- noun conspiracy the plan agreed on; plot 3
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Origin of conspiracy
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English conspiracie, probably < Anglo-French; see conspire, -acy; replacing Middle English conspiracioun; see conspiration
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Parts of speech for Conspiracy
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conspiracy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conspiracy
noun conspiracy
- plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- sedition — incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
- scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
- treason — the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
- league — a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
Antonyms for conspiracy
noun conspiracy
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
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