How Do You Spell COLLUDING?

Pronunciation: [kəlˈuːdɪŋ] (IPA)

Colluding is spelled with a double l and a single d, despite the tendency to mistakenly spell it with a single l or two d's. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for this word is kəˈluːdɪŋ. The first syllable is unstressed and pronounced with a schwa sound. The second syllable is stressed and pronounced with a long "oo" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with an "ing" sound. This word means to work together secretly or illegally to achieve a deceitful goal.

COLLUDING Meaning and Definition

  1. Colluding is a verb that refers to the act of conspiring or collaborating secretly and dishonestly with others for fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal purposes. It involves individuals or entities working together in a covert or clandestine manner with an intent to deceive, manipulate, or defraud someone or a system.

    Typically, collusion occurs when two or more parties, who may be competitors, employees, or individuals in positions of power, conspire to create an unfair advantage for themselves or to achieve a certain outcome at the expense of others. It often involves the sharing of confidential information, coordination of actions, or manipulation of circumstances to gain undue benefits or influence a particular situation in their favor.

    Colluding may transpire in various contexts, such as in business, politics, sports, or legal affairs. It can range from collusion between companies fixing prices or rigging bids to a group of employees secretly working together to defraud their employer. In political settings, it may involve politicians conspiring to influence or control election outcomes or to manipulate public policies.

    Collusion is generally considered unethical and unlawful since it undermines fair competition, compromises trust, and may lead to subversion of justice. Therefore, it is often subject to legal and regulatory actions, and individuals or entities found guilty of colluding may face severe penalties or sanctions.

Common Misspellings for COLLUDING

Etymology of COLLUDING

The word "colluding" originates from the Latin verb "colludere", which is composed of the prefix "col-" (meaning "together") and the word "ludere" (meaning "to play"). "Colludere" referred to the act of playing together, conspiring, or conniving. Over time, the term evolved and was borrowed into English as "collude", which means to conspire or cooperate secretly or fraudulently in order to deceive or cheat others. The present participle form of the verb, "colluding", is commonly used to describe the ongoing action of engaging in collusion.

Similar spelling words for COLLUDING

Conjugate verb Colluding

CONDITIONAL

I would collude
we would collude
you would collude
he/she/it would collude
they would collude

FUTURE

I will collude
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they will collude

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have colluded
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PAST

I colluded
we colluded
you colluded
he/she/it colluded
they colluded

PAST PERFECT

I had colluded
we had colluded
you had colluded
he/she/it had colluded
they had colluded

PRESENT

I collude
we collude
you collude
he/she/it colludes
they collude

PRESENT PERFECT

I have colluded
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you have colluded
he/she/it has colluded
they have colluded
I am colluding
we are colluding
you are colluding
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I was colluding
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