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- [kuh-loo-zhuh n]
- /kəˈlu ʒən/
- /kəˈluː.ʒən/
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- [kuh-loo-zhuh n]
- /kəˈlu ʒən/
Definitions of collusion word
- uncountable noun collusion Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations. 3
- noun collusion secret agreement for a fraudulent purpose; connivance; conspiracy 3
- noun collusion a secret agreement between opponents at law in order to obtain a judicial decision for some wrongful or improper purpose 3
- noun collusion a secret agreement for fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy 3
- noun collusion a secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy: Some of his employees were acting in collusion to rob him. 1
- noun collusion Law. a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another of his or her rights, or to appear as adversaries though in agreement: collusion of husband and wife to obtain a divorce. 1
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Origin of collusion
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin collūsiōn- (stem of collūsiō), equivalent to collūs(us) (past participle of collūdere to collude) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Collusion
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collusion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for collusion
noun collusion
- deceit — Deceit is behaviour that is deliberately intended to make people believe something which is not true.
- scam — a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
- conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
- graft — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
- complicity — Complicity is involvement with other people in an illegal activity or plan.
Antonyms for collusion
noun collusion
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
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