Synonyms of conspiracies

conspiracies

noun

plural of conspiracy

1

as in Mafias

a group involved in secret or criminal activities

members of the conspiracy recognized each other by a secret handshake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Mafias
• gangs
• networks
• syndicates
• cabals
• clans
• rings
• crews
• mobs
• cliques
• covens
• circles
• crowds
• bunches
• coteries
• lots
• sets
• packs
• juntas
• oligarchies
• galères

2

as in complicities

a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose

a conspiracy among the leading manufacturers to fix prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complicities
• collusions
• connivances
• intrigues
• schemes
• plots
• chicaneries
• duplicities
• setups
• cover-ups
• foul play
• skulduggeries
• double-dealings
• frame-ups
• conspirations

3

as in schemes

a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends

several generals were engaged in a conspiracy to overthrow the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schemes
• plots
• intrigues
• machinations
• strategies
• designs
• subterfuges
• trickeries
• manipulations
• counterplots
• maneuvers
• cabals
• artifices
• stratagems
• frame-ups
• contrivances
• collusions
• cover-ups
• counterconspiracies
• programs
• systems
• confederacies
• rackets
• complicities
• dodges
• drafts
• tricks
• ground plans
• rings
• gimmicks
• games
• connivances
• conspirations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conspiracies

And if Alito’s wife, Martha-Ann, minors in election conspiracies, Thomas’s wife, Ginni, majors in it, having explicitly urged lawmakers in two states to overturn Biden’s election. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

That includes $4 million from Richard Uihlein, the Illinois billionaire and Trump supporter who often funds organizations and causes that promote election conspiracies and far-right candidates. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

With their claims of conspiracies and control of the wind, the Republicans have become the party of magical thinking. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Despite the conspiracies and complaints, several state workers reported that the forum is extremely helpful for sharing information and getting professional advice. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

When Argentina played Egypt in the round of 16, the conspiracies exploded. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026

The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official. — Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Years of allegations and complaints culminated in a 2015 Justice Department indictment of several top soccer officials on charges including racketeering, wire fraud, and money-laundering conspiracies. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026