collude secretly; commit adultery
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to collude secretly; to conspire with; to maintain illicit relations with an enemy
Typically used for secret collaboration with enemies, opposing forces, or for corrupt dealings. Often carries a negative, condemnatory connotation.
The traitor colluded with the enemy and sold military secrets.
The officials colluded with unscrupulous merchants to seek huge profits.
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Throughout history, generals who colluded with foreign enemies usually came to bad ends.
verb
to commit adultery; to have illicit sexual relations; to fornicate
formalRefers to sexual relations outside of marriage, especially when at least one party is married. In modern usage, this term can sound formal or literary; more colloquial alternatives include 偷情 or 出轨.
Ancient laws had severe punishments for adultery.
It is said that the nobleman committed adultery with the princess for many years.
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After their affair was discovered, the two were expelled by their families.