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| 1. | [ verb ] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | |
| Synonyms: | complot conjure machinate cabal | |
| Examples: | "They conspired to overthrow the government" |
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| Related terms: | plot coconspire conspiracy intrigue conspirator | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (law) act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose | |
| Synonyms: | collude | |
| Examples: | "The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall" |
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| Related terms: | interact connivance | |
| Similar spelling: |
conspirator conspiracy conspectus conspicuous conspecific Conospermum |
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