Synonyms of collusion

collusion

noun

kə-ˈlü-zhən 

as in conspiracy

a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose

there was collusion between the two companies to fix prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conspiracy
• complicity
• connivance
• chicanery
• duplicity
• scheme
• skulduggery
• intrigue
• foul play
• double-dealing
• setup
• cover-up
• plot
• frame-up
• conspiration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collusion

During the Biden administration, there were accusations of all kinds of collusion and price-fixing. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

The judge also referenced fraud and collusion in her descriptions of the facts. — Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

The prosecution said the collusion was not a standalone incident but a long-standing, systemic practice that surfaced during a time of global crisis. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Special counsel Robert Mueller ended up charging 34 Russian nationals, but found no collusion between them and the president’s campaign staffers. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026