Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conspiring
verb
/kənˈspaɪərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of plotting or planning secretly with others to commit an illegal or wrongful act.
Examples
- They were caught conspiring to commit fraud.
- Several politicians were accused of conspiring against the government.
- The group was conspiring to overthrow the regime.
Meaning
To conspire means to work together with one or more people to achieve a shared aim, especially one that is unlawful or harmful.
Synonyms
- plotting
- scheming
- colluding
- conniving
- intriguing
