collude
Group 29Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To come to a secret understanding for a harmful purpose; to conspire GRE
Example in Context
Regulators alleged that the companies had colluded to fix prices, presenting evidence of coordinated pricing strategies across the sector.
Synonyms
conspireschemeplot
Etymology
To play together secretly for a malicious purpose.
- com- (Latin) — together
- ludere (Latin) — to play
Memory Aid
🤫Sounds like “call dude”
A shady character whispering 'CALL DUDE!' to plan a secret prank with his partner in crime!
Visual Association
🕵️♂️Two detectives huddled together in the shadows, scheming about how to pull off the ultimate heist.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “collude” mean on the GRE?
collude (verb) means “To come to a secret understanding for a harmful purpose; to conspire”. Regulators alleged that the companies had colluded to fix prices, presenting evidence of coordinated pricing strategies across the sector.
How to remember “collude” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “collude” sounds like “call dude”. A shady character whispering 'CALL DUDE!' to plan a secret prank with his partner in crime!
What are synonyms for “collude”?
Common synonyms: conspire, scheme, plot.