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conspiring

[kənˈspaɪərɪŋ]

conspiring Definition

to plan secretly with other people to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes.

Using conspiring: Examples

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

  • Example

    The two men were conspiring to rob the bank.

  • Example

    She was accused of conspiring against the government.

  • Example

    They were caught conspiring to cheat on the exam.

conspiring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conspiring

Phrases with conspiring

  • used humorously to suggest that people who are planning something bad together have similar thoughts and ideas

    Example

    Both of them came up with the same idea to prank their boss. Conspiring minds think alike!

  • to secretly plan to harm or undermine someone

    Example

    He believed that his colleagues were conspiring against him to get him fired.

  • to secretly work with an opposing force or group

    Example

    The spy was accused of conspiring with the enemy to leak classified information.

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Summary: conspiring in Brief

To conspire [kənˈspaɪərɪŋ] is to secretly plan with others to do something bad, illegal, or against someone's wishes. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'She was accused of conspiring against the government.' The phrase 'conspiring minds think alike' is used humorously to suggest that people who are planning something bad together have similar thoughts and ideas.