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conspiracy
n. plot, scheme, stratagem, intrigue, collusion, cabal,
connivance, foul play, dirty work: He suspected them of a
conspiracy to defraud their clients.
constable n. policeman, policewoman, (police) officer, US patrolman,
Colloq cop, copper , Brit bobby; Slang flatfoot, fuzz: A
constable was standing on the corner, and we asked him the way.
constant adj. 1 resolute, immovable, steadfast, firm, dependable,
unshakeable or unshakable, determined, unswerving, undeviating,
persevering, unwearying, unwearied, untiring, indefatigable,
tireless, unflagging, unwavering, unfailing, unfaltering,
persistent; loyal, true, tried and true, devoted, staunch,
trusty, faithful: He was her constant companion during her
troubles. 2 incessant, unceasing, ceaseless, perpetual,
persistent, uninterrupted, steady, regular, invariable,
unremitting, unvarying, relentless, unrelenting, continuous,
continual; unending, endless, never-ending, non-stop, perennial,
eternal, everlasting, Literary sempiternal: The constant pain
almost made me cry out. Their constant bickering is getting on
my nerves. 3 unchanging, unchanged, invariable, unvarying,
fixed, uniform, unalterable, immutable, changeless, persistent:
The numbers might change, but the ratio is constant.
construct v. 1 build, erect, make, put together, frame, set up, put up,
assemble: We constructed a summer-house in the garden. 2
fabricate, devise, create, forge, invent, formulate, compose,
shape, set up, fashion: He has constructed a complex argument
to support his theory.
constructive
adj. 1 helpful, useful, practicable, advantageous, practical,
productive, beneficial, positive: She provided much
constructive advice on how to design the factory. 2 virtual,
inferential, implicit, inferred, derived, deduced: As it turned
out, the shareholders were the constructive victims of the
fraud.
consult v. 1 Often, consult with. confer (with), discuss (with),
deliberate (with), talk over (with), inquire or enquire of, seek
advice from, ask (of), question, interrogate, take counsel (with
or of): I shall have to consult a doctor about my headaches.