Definition of Connive

1. Verb. Encourage or assent to illegally or criminally.

Generic synonyms: Accede, Acquiesce, Assent
Derivative terms: Connivance

2. Verb. Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.
Exact synonyms: Intrigue, Scheme
Generic synonyms: Plot
Derivative terms: Connivance, Intrigue

Definition of Connive

1. v. i. To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

2. v. t. To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

Definition of Connive

1. Verb. to cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude ¹

2. Verb. to plot or scheme ¹

3. Verb. to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame ¹

4. Verb. to be a wench ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Connive

1. to feign ignorance of wrongdoing [v -NIVED, -NIVING, -NIVES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Connive

connexives
connexon
connexons
connexus
connexus intertendineus
conning
conning tower
conning towers
connings
conniption
conniption fit
conniptions
connivance
connivances
connivant
connive (current term)
connive at
connived
connivencies
connivency
connivent
conniver
conniveries
connivers
connivery
connives
conniving
connivingly
connivings
connixation

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