Definition of connive

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Connive (v. i.) 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..

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Wink :: Wink (v. i.) To avoid taking notice, as if by shutting the eyes; to connive at anything; to be tolerant; -- generally with at..
Connivency :: Connivency (n.) Connivance.
Connive :: Connive (v. t.) To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.
Connivent :: Connivent (a.) Forbearing to see; designedly inattentive; as, connivent justice..
Connived :: Connived (imp. & p. p.) of Conniv.
Connivent :: Connivent (a.) Brought close together; arched inward so that the points meet; converging; in close contact; as, the connivent petals of a flower, wings of an insect, or folds of membrane in the human system, etc..
Connive :: Connive (v. i.) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
Connive :: Connive (v. i.) 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..
Conniver :: Conniver (n.) One who connives.
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