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Added 9 October 2026

conspire

/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ verb

In Latin: coniūrō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about conspire at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together.
They conspired to overthrow the government
Act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose.
The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall

Origin

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

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