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collude
This term carries a heavy negative connotation, specifically implying a breach of trust or a violation of law. It is distinct from simple cooperation or collaboration because it requires a clandestine element; the parties must be hiding their agreement from a third party or a governing authority to gain an unfair advantage.
Usage is most frequent in legal, political, and corporate contexts, such as antitrust lawsuits or election interference. It suggests a calculated, strategic partnership designed to manipulate a system from within, rather than an open alliance.
Meanings
Examples
The two companies were found to collude to keep prices artificially high.
I suspect the witness and the defendant colluded to fabricate an alibi.
They must have colluded to rig the election results.
Do you think the officials colluded with the contractor to award the bid?
It is a crime for competitors to collude in order to divide the market.
The guards colluded to let the prisoner escape in exchange for money.
He wondered if his partners had colluded against him behind his back.
The evidence suggests that the banks colluded to manipulate the exchange rate.