Meaning
conspiracy
- a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful; a plot
In a sentence
La polizia ha sventato una cospirazione volta a rovesciare il governo.
The police foiled a conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the government.
Non credo alle teorie della cospirazione diffuse sui social network.
I do not believe in the conspiracy theories spread on social media.
Chi ha preso parte a questa cospirazione rischia una condanna severa.
Whoever took part in this conspiracy risks a severe sentence.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cospirazione | feminine · singular |
| cospirazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Synonymous with 'complotto', but slightly more formal or academic in style.