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collude

[kəˈluːd]

collude Definition

to secretly work with someone in order to do something dishonest or illegal.

Using collude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two companies were accused of colluding to fix prices.

  • Example

    He was found guilty of colluding with the enemy during the war.

  • Example

    The politicians were suspected of colluding with lobbyists to pass the bill.

  • Example

    The coach was fired for colluding with the opposing team.

collude Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for collude

Phrases with collude

  • to secretly work with someone to harm or deceive another person or group

    Example

    The employees colluded with the manager against their coworker.

  • to be involved in a secret plan or activity with others, especially one that is illegal or harmful

    Example

    He refused to collude in the cover-up of the crime.

  • to secretly agree with someone to do something dishonest or illegal

    Example

    The two politicians colluded to rig the election.

Origins of collude

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'ludere' meaning 'to play'

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Summary: collude in Brief

'Collude' [kəˈluːd] means to secretly work with someone to do something dishonest or illegal. It often involves conspiring or cooperating with others, as in 'The two companies were accused of colluding to fix prices.' 'Collude' can also be used in phrases like 'collude with someone against someone else,' denoting secret cooperation to harm others.