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

These institutions, including Brown, Columbia, and Yale, were accused of colluding to fix financial aid amounts, effectively price-fixing the aid awarded to students. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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

Podcast

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!