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[いん()·ぼう()]
inbou
noun

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[いん()·ぼう()]
inbou

English Meaning(s) for 陰謀

noun
  1. plot; intrigue; scheme
  2. conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act

Definition and Synonyms for 陰謀

Machination a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
Synonyms: 悪巧み, , 謀略, 陰謀, 魂胆
Cabal a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
Synonyms: たくらむ, 企て, 企み, 企てる, 共同謀議, 共謀, 密計, 密謀, 悪巧み, , 謀計, 謀議, 陰謀
Confederacy a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
Synonyms: 共同謀議, 共謀, 密謀, , 謀議, 陰謀

Meanings for each kanji in 陰謀

» shade; yin; negative; sex organs; secret; shadow
» conspire; cheat; impose on; plan; devise; scheme; have in mind; deceive

Categories 陰謀 is a member of

Secret Plan a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
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Agreement the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 陰謀

Sample Sentences for 陰謀

They entangled him in a plot.
They were at the bottom of the scheme.
I think overestimating the people masterminding that conspiracy is exactly what they want.
He was the brains behind the plot.
The general participated in the plot with his men.

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