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

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