Meaning & use

Conspired

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Planned secretly with others to carry out an unlawful or harmful act.

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The two employees conspired to steal from the company.

Bad weather and a flat tire conspired to ruin their road trip.

A note on using this word

Often used figuratively, as in 'circumstances conspired against him,' without any real plotting involved.

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