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conspire

cons·pire

UK/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ US/kʌˈnspaɪɜr/ uncommon

verb

1.

engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

  • “They conspired to overthrow the government”
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2.

act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

  • “The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall”
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Origin

From Middle English conspiren, from Old French conspirer, from Latin conspirare, conspīrō, from con- (combining form of cum (“with”)) + spīrō (“breathe”).

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