Synonyms: conspiracy, cabal
Definition: a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
Similar words: plot, game, secret plan
Definition: a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
Usage: they concocted a plot to discredit the governor; I saw through his little game from the start
Synonyms: confederacy, conspiracy
Definition: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
Similar words: understanding, agreement
Definition: the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Usage: they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business; there was an understanding between management and the workers
Synonyms: confederacy, conspiracy
Definition: a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
Similar words: circle, band, lot, set
Definition: an unofficial association of people or groups
Usage: the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot