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CONNIVE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word connive. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word connive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONNIVE

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intrigue
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

• a clandestine love affair

verb

• cause to be interested or curious

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

scheme
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

• a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

• an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• devise a system or form a scheme for

collude
verbv
verb

• act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

conspire
verbv
verb

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

• act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose

devise
verbv
noun

• a will disposing of real property

• (law) a gift of real property by will

verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• give by will, especially real property

machinate
verbv
verb

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

plan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

• an arrangement scheme

• scale drawing of a structure

verb

• have the will and intention to carry out some action

• make plans for something

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

plot
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)

dissimulate
verbv
verb

• hide (feelings) from other people

wink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

• closing one eye quickly as a signal

• a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

verb

• signal by winking

• gleam or glow intermittently

• briefly shut the eyes

• keep back by blinking

turn a blind eye
verb

• refuse to acknowledge

Best Hypernyms For CONNIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for connive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
plot accede acquiesce assent collaborate conspire plan scheme

Alternatives for INTRIGUE

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