collusion
1 synonym for collusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A secret agreement between people or groups to work together dishonestly, often while pretending to be rivals.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use collusion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
collusion between
evidence of collusion
allegations of collusion
Etymology
From Old French collusion, from Latin collusio, "act of colluding" — secretly playing along together.
Full origin of collusion →Frequently asked questions
What does “collusion” mean?
The word “collusion” means a secret agreement between people or groups to work together dishonestly, often while pretending to be rivals. In plain terms, a secret, underhanded deal between parties who are supposed to be independent or opposed.
How do you pronounce “collusion”?
“Collusion” is pronounced kuh-LOO-zhuhn (/kəˈluːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “collusion” in a sentence?
Here is “collusion” used in a sentence: “Regulators found evidence of collusion between the two "competing" airlines to fix ticket prices.”
What part of speech is “collusion”?
“Collusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “collusion” come from?
The word “collusion” comes from Latin. From Old French collusion, from Latin collusio, "act of colluding" — secretly playing along together.
Is “collusion” a common word?
“Collusion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
