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: junto, cabal, camarilla, faction
Definition: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
Similar words: clique, camp, pack, coterie, ingroup, inner circle
Definition: an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
Synonyms: conjure, conspire, complot, cabal, machinate
Definition: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Usage: They conspired to overthrow the government
Similar words: plot
Definition: plan secretly, usually something illegal
Usage: They plotted the overthrow of the government