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Vocabulary Entry
conspiracy
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example Sentences
"The police uncovered a conspiracy to commit fraud."
"She was convinced that there was a conspiracy behind the mysterious events."
"The novel revolves around a political conspiracy that shakes the nation."
V
verb
To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
Example Sentences
"They conspired to overthrow the government."
"The two businesses conspired against their competitors."
"He was accused of conspiring with others to commit theft."