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conspire

UK
/kənˈspaɪə/
US
/kənˈspaɪr/
conspireverb
conspired
Past Simple
conspired
Past Participle
conspiring
Gerund
UK
/kənˈspaɪə/
US
/kənˈspaɪr/
Translations
The group conspired to overthrow the government.
Le groupe a conspiré pour renverser le gouvernement.
Additional translations
conspirerPar extension, avec une nuance plus littéraire ou figurée.
Definitions
To secretly plan with others to commit an unlawful or harmful act.
The group conspired to overthrow the government.
To act or work together towards a particular result, often in a way that is not planned or expected.
The weather and traffic conspired to make her late for the meeting.
Synonyms
collude
plot
scheme
connive
intrigue
plan
collaborate
conspiregerund / present participle
Definitions
Engaged in plotting or secret planning.
The police uncovered several conspiring groups within the organisation.
conspirepast participle
Definitions
Secretly planned or arranged beforehand.
The conspired attack was foiled by the police.
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