Conspiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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conspiring

 

[ kənˈspaɪərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a secretive manner

Engaging in a secretive plan with others to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

Synonyms

colluding, plotting, scheming

Examples of usage

  • The group was conspiring to overthrow the government.
  • She was accused of conspiring with the enemy.
Context #2 | Verb

in a positive manner

Working together towards a common goal or purpose.

Synonyms

collaborating, cooperating, uniting

Examples of usage

  • The team was conspiring to create a successful business.
  • They were conspiring to bring about positive change in their community.

Translations

Translations of the word "conspiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conspirando

🇮🇳 षड्यंत्र रचते हुए

🇩🇪 verschwören

🇮🇩 bersekongkol

🇺🇦 змовляючись

🇵🇱 spiskując

🇯🇵 共謀している (kyōbō shite iru)

🇫🇷 conspirant

🇪🇸 conspirando

🇹🇷 komplo kurmak

🇰🇷 음모를 꾸미다 (eummoreul kkumida)

🇸🇦 يتآمر (yata'amar)

🇨🇿 spiknutí

🇸🇰 sprisahať sa

🇨🇳 共谋 (gòngmóu)

🇸🇮 zarotniški

🇮🇸 samsæri

🇰🇿 астыртын сөз байласу

🇬🇪 შეთქმულება (shethqmuleba)

🇦🇿 sui-qəsd etmək

🇲🇽 conspirando

Word origin

The word 'conspire' originated from the Latin word 'conspirare', meaning 'to breathe together'. The concept of conspiring has been present throughout history, often associated with secretive plots or alliances. In modern usage, 'conspiring' can have both negative and positive connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: conspiracy, conspirator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,047, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.