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Collusive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Involving or participating in collusion, which is a secret agreement or cooperation, typically for an illegal or deceitful purpose.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: Acting or conspiring together secretly in an illegal or dishonest manner.

Example Sentence: The two companies had collusive relationships aimed at price-fixing, which resulted in unfair competition.

Sense 2:

Definition: Exhibiting or expressing a tendency towards collusion.

Example Sentence: The collusive behavior of the team members during the negotiation raised suspicions of unfair tactics.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person or entity involved in collusion; a colluder.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: Someone who engages in secretive cooperation, usually for a dishonest purpose.

Example Sentence: The authorities are still investigating the identities of the collusives in the corporate fraud case.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a collusive manner; showing involvement in collusion.

Sense:

Example Sentence: The companies were acting collusively to manipulate market prices.

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