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Definition of conspire

conspire

/kənˈspaɪ.ər/
con · spire
Adverb:conspiratorially
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Adjective:conspiratorial
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Past Simple:conspired
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Past Participle:conspired
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Present Participle:conspiring
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conspire Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful, harmful, or deceitful act.

Example

"The executives were accused of attempting to conspire to fix prices across the industry."

2

To seem to be working or acting together toward a particular result, typically an unfavorable one (of events or circumstances).

Example

"Heavy rain and a sudden power outage seemed to conspire to ruin the outdoor concert."

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• Rhymes for conspire

• Nearby Words

conspirator
conspiratorial
conspiratorially
conspire
conspirer
constable
constancy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French conspirer, from Latin conspirare, literally meaning 'to breathe together,' formed from com- ('with, together') and spirare ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conspire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conspire
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