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collusion

/kəˈluːʒən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The act of secretly planning and executing something with another person or group, especially something harmful or illegal.

  • noun

    A secret agreement or understanding between two or more parties.


Pronunciation
  1. /kəˈluːʒən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with collusion
dalliance , collusion , ralliance
Variants
List of all variants of collusion that leads to same result
collusion , collusions , collusive , collusively
Etymology
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From the Latin collusio, meaning 'a sharing' or 'a joining together'.


Trivia
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  1. Collusion is the opposite of cooperation.

  2. Collusion is a common theme in political scandals and investigations.

  3. Collusion can also refer to a group of golfers working together to improve their scores.


Related Concepts
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  1. Conspiracy: Collusion is a type of conspiracy, where two or more individuals agree to work together to achieve a common goal, often illegally.

  2. Betrayal: Collusion often involves betrayal, as individuals secretly work against the interests of others.


Culture
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Collusion has been a significant theme in literature and art, often depicting the negative consequences of secret alliances and betrayal. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the titular character and Lady Macbeth engage in a collusion to commit regicide and usurp the throne.

How to Memorize "collusion"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two people huddled together in secret, whispering and making plans. Visualize the exchange of information and the execution of their scheme.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with 'secret' and 'agreement'. Remember, collusion is a secret agreement between two or more parties.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Only Like Secret Underground Networks' to remember the definition of collusion (C for Conspiracy, O for Only, L for Like, S for Secret, U for Underground, N for Networks).


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