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- Dictionaryconniving/kəˈnʌɪvɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful: "a heartless and conniving woman"
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1. : to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose. The government connived in the rebels' military buildup. 2. a. : to be indulgent or in secret sympathy : wink. The captain connived at the smuggling of goods aboard his ship. b. : to cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding.
CONNIVING definition: 1. A conniving person deceives others for their own advantage: 2. A conniving person deceives…. Learn more.
Conniving definition: cooperating secretly, especially with harmful or evil intent; conspiring. See examples of CONNIVING used in a sentence.
CONNIVE definition: 1. to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage: 2. to…. Learn more.
Someone conniving is calculating, scheming, and shrewd — in other words, sneaky and up to no good. Do you know anyone who is always trying to get away with things? Do they constantly look for ways to get out of trouble or work?
Connive definition: to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with). See examples of CONNIVE used in a sentence.
To connive is to plan or plot to do something illegal or wrong. Conniving is considered dishonest and cowardly.
