conspiracy theory
Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandishHypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.
» I don't believe these conspiracy theories.
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2 senses(derogatory)Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.
Verschwörungstheorie, Konspirationstheorie
тео́рия за́говораteórija zágovora, конспироло́гияkonspirológija
тео́рія змо́виteórija zmóvy, конспірологічна теоріяkonspirolohična teorija
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see conspiracy, theory. A hypothesis that posits conspiracy or collusion.
Examples
40 sentencesI don't believe these conspiracy theories.
I don't believe in conspiracy theories.
ruЯ не верю в теории заговора. — marafon
deIch glaube nicht an Verschwörungstheorien. — Adelpa
Their platform is based on conspiracy theories.
I believe in a lot of conspiracy theories.
ruЯ верю в многочисленные теории заговора. — marafon
The ridiculous conspiracy theories seem to be coming true.
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