conspire | Definition of conspire

Synonyms and Antonyms of conspire

1 to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends

conspired to replace the leader with someone more easily influenced

Synonyms of conspire

collude, compass, connive, contrive, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up, scheme

Words Related to conspire

brew, concoct, cook (up), devise, hatch

engineer, jockey, maneuver, manipulate

design, frame, lay out, map, plan, shape

2 to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

foul weather and airline foul-ups seemed to be conspiring to ruin our vacation

Synonyms of conspire

band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, cooperate, join, league, team (up), unite

Words Related to conspire

affiliate, ally, associate, combine, confederate, hang together, interface

Phrases Synonymous with conspire

make common cause, play ball, pull together