Collision and Collusion are often mixed up. Collision (noun) means An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another, while Collusion (noun) means Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others.
Meaning: An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.
Synonyms: Crash, Accident, Smash, Hit, Strike, Clash.
Example: Collisions between galaxies trigger star formation and drive the galaxies to consume their gas and dust, creating new stars.
Meaning: Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others.
Synonyms: Conspiracy, Connivance, Complicity, Intrigue, Plotting, Secret Understanding, Collaboration.
Example: Under the collusion between the crooked cops and the drug dealers, the officers receive fifteen percent of the drug profits.
