Synonyms of collude

collude

verb

kə-ˈlüd 

as in to plot

to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends

accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plot
• conspire
• scheme
• contrive
• connive
• plan
• intrigue
• machinate
• devise
• put up
• manipulate
• concoct
• engineer
• compass
• hatch
• cook (up)
• design
• maneuver
• counterplot
• brew
• shape
• jockey
• map
• lay out
• frame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collude

The framing echoes allegations by the Department of Justice that gender-affirming care providers collude with drugmakers, as Autonomy News reporter Garnet Henderson pointed out. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 July 2026

Last year, Greystar settled a lawsuit accusing the housing giant of colluding to keep rents artificially high, agreeing to pay $7 million in fees and penalties. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Algeria lodged a protest with FIFA, but an investigation turned up no concrete evidence of the two teams truly colluding in a fix. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Now, the commission is investigating whether major manufacturers colluded to take advantage of inflation and raise their prices above the increase in the cost of raw ingredients, according to Kyodo News. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

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