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

Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL in October 2017 alleging that owners were colluding to keep him out of the league. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

In October 2017, Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL under the terms of the league’s and players’ collective bargaining agreement, alleging that owners were colluding against signing him due to his protest. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Her government has cracked down on fuel theft and arrested dozens of current and former local officials – including some from Morena – accused of colluding with crime groups. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Ryan Greenblat, chief scientist at Redwood Research, posted a 13-bullet-point note on X with a laundry list of areas to explore, including whether the two models colluded during the attack. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 July 2026

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