meaning of connive
1. To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
2. To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at.
3. To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.
4. form intrigues for in an underhand manner
Related Words
connive | connive at | connived | connivency | connivent | conniver |
