collogue

Meaning

1. (intransitive) To simulate belief.
2. (transitive) To coax; to flatter.
3. (rare) To talk privately or secretly; to conspire.

Synonyms

chicane

complot

conjure

conspire

intrigue

jockey

machinate

plot

scheme

set up

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɒˈləʊɡ/

Etymology

First attested in 1590s (as colloguing), presumably from colleague (“to associate”) and French colloque (“secret meeting”), from Latin colloquium (English colloquy), possibly influenced by dialogue.
Ultimately from Latin collega (“a partner in office”) + Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos, “speech; oration; discourse”), perhaps partly via Latin loquor (“I speak”).