Associations to the word «Connive»

Wiktionary

CONNIVE, verb. To cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude
CONNIVE, verb. To plot or scheme
CONNIVE, verb. To pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame; to ignore a fault deliberately
CONNIVE, verb. (archaic) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
CONNIVE, verb. To be a wench

Dictionary definition

CONNIVE, verb. Encourage or assent to illegally or criminally.
CONNIVE, verb. Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy