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conspire against sth
(also conspire to do sth) — phrasal verb with conspire /kənˈspaɪər/
/-ˈspaɪr/ verb [I] Definition
› If events or conditions conspire against something or conspire to do something, they combine in such a way that they spoil your plans: The weather had conspired to ruin their day out. I'd planned a romantic evening together, but circumstances conspired against it - friends arrived unexpectedly and then Dave was called out to an emergency.Preventing and impedingLimiting and restricting
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Synonyms and related words:
- avoid verb
- avoidable adjective
- bar noun (PREVENTING)
- be a drag on sb/sth idiom
- block sth out phrasal verb (STOP FROM PASSING)
- flameproof adjective
- have sb/sth hanging round your neck idiom
- head sth off phrasal verb
- hinder verb
- hold out on sb phrasal verb
- hold/keep sb/sth at bay idiom
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- preventable adjective
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