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collude

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col·lude  (k-ld)
intr.v. col·lud·ed, col·lud·ing, col·ludes
To act together secretly to achieve a fraudulent, illegal, or deceitful purpose; conspire.
[Latin colldere : com-, com- + ldere, to play; see leid- in Indo-European roots.]
col·luder n.
collude
Verb
[-luding, -luded] to cooperate secretly or dishonestly with someone [Latin colludere to conspire]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.collude - act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose; "The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall"
conspire
interact - act together or towards others or with others; "He should interact more with his colleagues"
collude
verb conspire, scheme, plot, intrigue, collaborate, contrive, abet, connive, be in cahoots (informal) machinate


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