conspire meaning and definition

CONSPIRE verb

Definition of conspire (verb)

1. engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
   • "They conspired to overthrow the government"
   • synonyms: cabal, complot, conjure, machinate
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"
   • synonyms: collude