conspire

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
  2. verb act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

Etymology

From Middle English conspiren, from Old French conspirer, from Latin conspirare, conspīrō, from con- (combining form of cum (“with”)) + spīrō (“breathe”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

cabal, complot, conjure, machinate

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