Definitions for: Connive


[v] form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
[v] encourage or assent to illegally; in criminal behavior



Webster (1913) Definition: Con*nive" (k[o^]n*n[imac]v"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Connived (-n[imac]vd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Conniving.] [L.
connivere to shut the eyes, connive, fr. con- + (perh.) a
word akin to nicere to beckon, nictare to wink.]
1. To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink. [Obs.]

The artist is to teach them how to nod judiciously,
and to connive with either eye. --Spectator.

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.

To connive at what it does not approve. --Jer.
Taylor.

In many of these, the directors were heartily
concurring; in most of them, they were encouraging,
and sometimes commanding; in all they were
conniving. --Burke.

The government thought it expedient, occasionally,
to connive at the violation of this rule.
--Macaulay.


Con*nive", v. t.
To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see. [R.
& Obs.] ``Divorces were not connived only, but with eye open
allowed.'' --Milton.

Synonyms: intrigue, scheme

See Also: accede, acquiesce, assent, plot

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