conspire
verbformal/kõʃ.pi.ˈɾaɾ/low
cons·pi·rar
Definition
To secretly plan with others to do something unlawful or harmful, especially against a government or authority.
The rebels conspired to assassinate the dictator.
Events seemed to conspire against their plans for a peaceful holiday.
Common collocations
conspire against the governmentconspire in secret
Etymology
Do latim 'conspīrāre' (respirar juntamente, combinar-se).