What is "connive" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does connive mean in English? Meaning of connive definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "connive" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "connive": encourage or assent to illegally or criminally

Verb

  • Meaning: encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
  • Synonyms: connive
  • Hypernyms: accede acquiesce assent
  • Meaning of "connive": form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

    Verb

  • Meaning: form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  • Synonyms: connive intrigue scheme
  • Hypernyms: plot
  • Synonyms:

    collude, conspire, operate, cabal, devise, frame, machinate, contrive, wangle, finagle, wire, diddle, angle, cogitate, promote, intrigue, cook up, be in cahoots with, frame up, work hand in glove,

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