conspire

Definition

To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him."
• "And there came a man, rushing from the farthest end of the city. He said, “O Moses! The chiefs are actually conspiring against you to put you to death, so leave ˹the city˺. I really advise you ˹to do so˺.”"
• "The press, the pulpit, and the stage / Conspire to censure and expose our age."

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