Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Conniving.
Conniving - as an adjective satellite
Acting with a specific goal
Example: "The most calculating and selfish men in the community"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculatingcalculativeschemingshrewdConniving - as a verb
Often followed by with: to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire.
Of parts of a plant: to be converging or in close contact; to be connivent.
Often followed by at: to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame; to ignore or overlook a fault deliberately.
To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
Conniving - as an adjective
That connives; conspiratorial.
Example Sentences
"He is a conniving criminal who will stop at nothing to get what he wants."
"I can't trust her conniving nature; she always has ulterior motives."
"The conniving salesman manipulated the customer into buying unnecessary products."
"Her conniving behavior is causing tension among the team members."
"The conniving politician made false promises to gain votes."
Word Game Points
Is CONNIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conniving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONNIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONNIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conniving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONNIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CONNIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conniving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONNIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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