/ English Dictionary

CONNIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

Synonyms:

connive; intrigue; scheme

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "connive" is one way to...):

plot (plan secretly, usually something illegal)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

Derivation:

connivance (agreement on a secret plot)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Encourage or assent to illegally or criminally

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "connive" is one way to...):

accede; acquiesce; assent (to agree or express agreement)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

connivance ((law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing)

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