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

Chris Pratt is back battling unknown global terrorist conspiracies seeking to upend the world order in the first trailer for The Terminal List season two, which Prime Video dropped on Thursday. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Centrist Democrats are not socialists, not revolutionaries, and not disposed to blame Zionist conspiracies for every trouble in American life, including police brutality and urban gentrification. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Amongst the Island’s iconic statues, as the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris’s newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Trump continues to push debunked claims that the 2020 election was rigged, as well as other voting misconduct conspiracies that often focus on California. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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

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