Conspiracies Meaning in English
word · lemma: conspiracy
Definition
Secret plans made by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal, or the belief that such secret plans exist.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to illegal or secretive group plots ('criminal conspiracies') or popular beliefs about hidden groups controlling events ('conspiracy theories'). Often used in discussions of politics or history. Avoid confusing with 'cooperation'—conspiracies are always secret and usually negative.
Example Sentences
People sometimes believe in strange conspiracies.
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There are many conspiracies about who built the pyramids.
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The police stopped several dangerous conspiracies.
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He spends hours online reading about government conspiracies.
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Some people see conspiracies everywhere, even when none exist.
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The internet has made it easy for conspiracies to spread worldwide.
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