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verb
- 1. secretly allow (something immoral, illegal, or harmful) to occur: "I did not connive in the production of these documents" Similar Opposite
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CONNIVE definition: 1. to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage: 2. to…. Learn more.
connive. verb. con· nive kə-ˈnīv. connived; conniving. Synonyms of connive. intransitive verb. 1. : to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose. The government connived in the rebels' military buildup. 2. a. : to be indulgent or in secret sympathy : wink.
Definition of 'connive' connive. (kənaɪv ) Word forms: connives , conniving , connived. 1. verb. If one person connives with another to do something, they secretly try to achieve something which will benefit both of them. [disapproval] He accused ministers of conniving with foreign companies to tear up employment rights. [VERB + with]
Definition of connive verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To connive is to plan or plot to do something illegal or wrong. Conniving is considered dishonest and cowardly. If someone accuses you of conniving, that's definitely not a compliment.
1. To cooperate secretly in an illegal or wrongful action; collude: The dealers connived with customs officials to bring in narcotics. 2. To scheme; plot. 3. To feign ignorance of or fail to take measures against a wrong, thus implying tacit encouragement or consent: The guards were suspected of conniving at the prisoner's escape.
Definitions of 'connive' 1. If one person connives with another to do something, they secretly try to achieve something which will benefit both of them. [disapproval] [...] 2.
