conspire | ||
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 |