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CONNIVANCE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word connivance. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word connivance. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONNIVANCE

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collusion
nounn
noun

• secret agreement

• agreement on a secret plot

aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

assistance
nounn
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

backing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of providing approval and support

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

collaboration
nounn
noun

• act of working jointly

• act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country

complicity
nounn
noun

• guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

conspiracy
nounn
noun

• a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

• a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)

• a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose

cooperation
nounn
noun

• joint operation or action

• the practice of cooperating

involvement
nounn
noun

• the act of sharing in the activities of a group

• a connection of inclusion or containment

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

• the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)

partnership
nounn
noun

• the members of a business venture created by contract

• a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal

• a contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

abetting
verbv
verb

• assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

plotting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.

• a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object

verb

• plan secretly, usually something illegal

• make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed

• make a plot of

• devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)

secret approval
nounn
noun

• (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing

tacit consent
nounn
noun

• (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing

Best Hypernyms For CONNIVANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for connivance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
agreement approval commendation

Alternatives for COLLUSION

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