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Meaning of collude
to secretly work together to achieve something, often in a dishonest or illegal way
Etymology of collude
The word "collude" comes from the Latin "colludere", which means "to play together" or "to have a secret understanding", a combination of "com-" (together) and "ludere" (to play)
Historically, the word has been used to describe secret agreements or cooperative actions, often with negative connotations
Synonyms
conspire
plot
scheme
collaborate
cooperate
connive
collude
combine
unite
join
partner
ally
league
associate
fraternize
mingle
confer
concur
agree
acquiesce
comply
concert
harmonize
synchronize
coordinate
cooperate
synergize
interact
converge
merge
integrate
fuse
blend
mingle
commingle
coalesce
consolidate
amalgamate
unify
federalize
centralize
organize
mobilize
orchestrate
manipulate
influence
impact
affect
sway
induce
persuade
convince
cajole
coax
wheedle
bribe
suborn
corrupt
pervert
debauch
seduce
tempt
lure
entice
inveigle
beguile
deceive
delude
mislead
betray
double-cross
cheat
defraud
swindle
hoodwink
dupe
gull
bamboozle
Definitions
- To act together secretly to achieve an unlawful or dishonest goal
- * To cooperate in a secret way to achieve a dishonest or unfair goal
Usage Examples
- The two companies were accused of colluding to fix prices and monopolize the market
- * The politician was suspected of colluding with foreign agents to influence the election
- * The suspects were found to have colluded in the planning and execution of the crime
Antonyms
compete
contest
oppose
resist
defy
disagree
dissent
conflict
clash
collide
confront
contradict
counter
counteract
neutralize
offset
thwart
hinder
impede
obstruct
block
bar
deter
discourage
dissuade
divert
distract
disrupt
disunite
disconnect
disengage
sever
separate
isolate
alienate
estrange
repel
repulse
reject
refuse
decline
abstain
abstain from
desist
cease
stop
halt
terminate
discontinue