conniver verb

con·nive

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Definitions

verb without object conniver to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with): They connived to take over the business. 1
verb without object conniver 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 conniver to be indulgent toward something others oppose or criticize (usually followed by at): to connive at childlike exaggerations. 1

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