collusiveadj.
/kəˈl(j)uːsɪv/, U.S. /kəˈlusɪv/ 1. Characterized by, or of the nature of, collusion; fraudulently concerted or devised.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > collusion, intrigue > [adjective]
covinous1570
collusive1678
intriguing1682
collusory1706
intriguisha1734
conspiratorial1856
1678 A. Marvell Def. John Howe in Wks. (1875) IV. 225 Thin sophistry and collusive ambiguity.
1707 N. Luttrell Diary in Brief Hist. Relation State Affairs (1857) VI. 244 To prevent a collusive trade with Portugal.
1747 T. Carte Gen. Hist. Eng. I. 657 Count William..made a collusive treaty with the enemy.
1880 A. H. Huth Life & Writings H. T. Buckle II. 144 He..would not have lent himself to any collusive trickery.
2. Of persons: Given to collusion.
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > collusion, intrigue > [adjective] > given to collusion
insidiating1632
collusive1671
1671 L. Addison W. Barbary 177 The Ministers of Justice have no opportunity to be Collusive.
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