con·spir·a·cy

/kənˈspirəsē/

noun

noun: conspiracy; plural noun: conspiracies

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

"a conspiracy to destroy the government"

Similar:

plot

scheme

stratagem

plan

machination

cabal

intrigue

palace intrigue

deception

ploy

trick

ruse

dodge

subterfuge

sharp practice

frame-up

fit-up

racket

put-up job

complot

covin

the action of plotting or conspiring.