collude — to cooperate secretly or conspire together, especially for fraudulent or deceitful purposes
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cooperate secretly or conspire together, especially for fraudulent or deceitful purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈluːd/
Korean meaning: 비밀리에 협력하다, 공모하다, 결탁하다 (특히 사기나 부정한 목적으로)
Korean pronunciation: 컬**루**드
Example Sentences
- The students colluded to cheat on the exam, but their identical wrong answers gave them away.
- The investigation revealed that several banks had colluded to manipulate interest rates.
- My cat and dog seem to collude against me every morning to wake me up at 5 AM.
collude
VERB//kəˈluːd//
to cooperate secretly or conspire together, especially for fraudulent or deceitful purposes

two executives in expensive suits lean across a mahogany table, whispering closely while exchanging a briefcase full of money. Their body language shows secretive planning as they shake hands over the illegal deal. The briefcase reveals stacks of cash while contract papers lie scattered on the table between them. This secret agreement will allow them to manipulate market prices and cheat their competitors. Security cameras in the room have been deliberately covered with tape to hide their meeting. Other shadowy figures wait in the background, also participating in the conspiracy. people cooperating secretly for fraudulent and deceitful purposes
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Origin
From Latin colludere, meaning 'to play together' or 'to have a secret understanding.' The word evolved from innocent cooperation to secretive conspiracy over time.
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“The students colluded to cheat on the exam, but their identical wrong answers gave them away.”
“The investigation revealed that several banks had colluded to manipulate interest rates.”
“My cat and dog seem to collude against me every morning to wake me up at 5 AM.”
“The corrupt officials colluded with the contractor to embezzle public funds.”
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