Colluding: meaning, definitions and examples
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colluding
[ kəˈl(j)uːdɪŋ ]
conspiracy
To act together secretly to achieve a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspire.
Synonyms
connive, conspire, plot, scheme
Examples of usage
- The two companies were colluding to fix prices in the market.
- The politicians were accused of colluding with foreign powers to influence the election.
Translations
Translations of the word "colluding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conluiar
🇮🇳 साठगांठ करना
🇩🇪 kolludieren
🇮🇩 berkolusi
🇺🇦 змовлятися
🇵🇱 zmówić się
🇯🇵 共謀する (kyōbō suru)
🇫🇷 colluder
🇪🇸 coludir
🇹🇷 iş birliği yapmak
🇰🇷 공모하다 (gongmohada)
🇸🇦 تواطأ
🇨🇿 spolčit se
🇸🇰 spolčiť sa
🇨🇳 勾结 (gōujié)
🇸🇮 zarotiti se
🇮🇸 gera samsæri
🇰🇿 жымдасу
🇬🇪 ჩამოაყალიბოს შეთქმულება
🇦🇿 sui-qəsd etmək
🇲🇽 coludir
Word origin
The word 'colluding' originates from the Latin word 'colludere', which means 'to play together'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include acting together secretly for a deceitful purpose. The concept of collusion has been present throughout history in various forms, from political conspiracies to business fraud. The term gained prominence in legal and ethical discussions related to antitrust laws and corruption investigations.