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

Instead of acknowledging this, the Skubal trade has given rise to conspiracy theories from Brewers fans that the Tigers took the Dodgers offer because of some type of hypothetical collusion. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

According to Mexican authorities, a cartel in the city of Iguala attacked the students in collusion with security forces and local, state and federal authorities, including the military. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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