colludes
Plots with others
Colludes means secretly cooperates with others for a deceptive or illegal purpose.
The word implies conspiracy—working together while hiding the partnership from those who would object: The executives colluded to fix prices.
Someone who colludes is a party to collusion: investigators alleged the campaign colluded with foreign agents.
Storyline or land parcel
- conspirePlot secretly with others
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- conniveSecretly cooperate in wrongdoing
- machinatePlot craftily, secretly
cabal · intrigue · complicity · collaborate · cooperate · coordinate · confederate · league
Concealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
cloak-and-dagger · backroom · hidden · secret · concealed · surreptitious · hush-hush · under-the-table
Secretly dishonest or unfair
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
corrupt · crooked · unscrupulous · two-faced · treacherous · double-dealing · backstabbing · subterfuge
Crime's willing helper
- co-conspiratorPartner in wrongdoing
- confederateAllied partner in schemes
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- insiderOne with confidential access
operative · ringleader · mastermind · puppet · handler · middleman · fixer · go-between
plot
Storyline or land parcel
- conspirePlot secretly with others
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- conniveSecretly cooperate in wrongdoing
machinate · cabal · intrigue · complicity · collaborate · cooperate · coordinate · confederate · league · abet
clandestine
Concealed from authorities
undercover · cloak-and-dagger · backroom · hidden · secret · concealed · surreptitious · hush-hush · under-the-table · off-the-record
underhanded
Secretly dishonest or unfair
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
- dishonestInclined to deceive
fraudulent · corrupt · crooked · unscrupulous · two-faced · treacherous · double-dealing · backstabbing · subterfuge · chicanery
accomplice
Crime's willing helper
- co-conspiratorPartner in wrongdoing
- confederateAllied partner in schemes
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
insider · operative · ringleader · mastermind · puppet · handler · middleman · fixer · go-between · bagman
colludesexposes
Makes visible or known
whistleblows · blows the whistle · discloses · reveals · denounces