Meaning of the word collude in English

What does collude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

collude

US /kəˈluːd/

UK /kəˈluːd/

to cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or cheat others

Example:

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The two companies were accused of trying to collude to fix prices.

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It was clear that the politicians had colluded with the wealthy donors.

Synonym:

conspire connive plot scheme intrigue

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