Synonyms of conspire

conspire

verb

kən-ˈspī(-ə)r 

1

as in to plot

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

conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to cooperate

to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperate
• collaborate
• unite
• join
• concur
• concert
• league
• play ball
• team (up)
• combine
• pull together
• band (together)
• conjoin
• make common cause
• connive
• confederate
• affiliate
• ally
• interface
• associate
• hang together

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conspire

Several others have also been detained or accused of conspiring about the attacks. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Because Bush made clear his intention to attack Iraq, a nation that allegedly conspired with Al Qaeda. — Matthew Warshauer, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

The McClures alleged that Long Beach officials had conspired to block them from opening a chain of residential care homes. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of the company, pleaded guilty in October to federal charges of conspiring to bilk investors out of $248 million and on June 1 was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026