Definitions

connive

[kuh-nahyv] / kəˈnaɪv /

VERB

plot, scheme

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collude conspire

STRONG

angle cabal cogitate contrive devise diddle finagle frame intrigue machinate operate promote wangle

WEAK

be in cahoots with cook up frame up work hand in glove

Example Sentences

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Connive, kon-īv′, v.i. to wink at a fault: to take no notice: to have a private understanding.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

But thee, Love, he made Lest man should defy him, Connive and outvie him, And not be afraid: Nay, thee, Love, he gave His terrors to cover, And turn to a lover His insolent slave.

From The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges by Bridges, Robert

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