connivers

con·nive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahyv]
- /kəˈnaɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahyv]
- /kəˈnaɪv/

Definitions of connivers word

verb without object connivers to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with): They connived to take over the business. 1
verb without object connivers to avoid noticing something that one is expected to oppose or condemn; give aid to wrongdoing by forbearing to act or speak (usually followed by at): The policeman connived at traffic violations. 1
verb without object connivers to be indulgent toward something others oppose or criticize (usually followed by at): to connive at childlike exaggerations. 1
noun connivers Plural form of conniver. 1
noun connivers plural of conniver. 0

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Origin of connivers

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; (< French conniver) < Latin co(n)nīvēre to close the eyes in sleep, turn a blind eye, equivalent to con- con- + -nīvēre, akin to nictāre to blink (cf. nictitate)

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Parts of speech for Connivers

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Connivers

connivers popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for connivers

noun connivers

hypocrite — a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
trickster — a deceiver; cheat; fraud.
impostor — a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
rascal — a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.

All 37 Synonyms of connivers