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

Budget cuts, layoffs, and bureaucratic red tape could all conspire to make your life more difficult. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

These could conspire to keep these bidirectional charging features out of reach for some customers. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026

He is also charged with conspiring with others to violate the law against sharing such information. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026