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    conniving
    /kəˈnʌɪvɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful: "a heartless and conniving woman"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONNIVING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CONNIVING definition: 1. A conniving person deceives others for their own advantage: 2. A conniving person deceives…. Learn more.

    • Conniving in Simplified Chinese

      CONNIVING translate: 搞阴谋的;暗算他人的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Connotative

      CONNOTATIVE definition: 1. The connotative meaning of a word...

    • Connive

      to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conniveConnive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose. The government connived in the rebels' military buildup. 2. a. : to be indulgent or in secret sympathy : wink. The captain connived at the smuggling of goods aboard his ship. b. : to cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONNIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage: Officials were accused of conniving with the company in the supply of arms to Sierra Leone. [ + to infinitive ] They connived to break the school rules at every opportunity. to allow something bad to happen although you know about it:

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › connivingCONNIVING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Conniving definition: cooperating secretly, especially with harmful or evil intent; conspiring. See examples of CONNIVING used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › connivingconniving adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of conniving adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONNIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage: Officials were accused of conniving with the company in the supply of arms to Sierra Leone. [ + to infinitive ] They connived to break the school rules at every opportunity. to allow something bad to happen although you know about it:

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › connivingConniving - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone conniving is calculating, scheming, and shrewd — in other words, sneaky and up to no good. Do you know anyone who is always trying to get away with things? Do they constantly look for ways to get out of trouble or work?