conniver

[US]/[ˈkɒnɪvə(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈkɒnɪvər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To act or behave in a secretive or underhand way, typically to gain an advantage.; To cooperate secretly in an illegal or deceitful activity.
n.A person who connives; a schemer.

Phrases & Collocations

conniver with

conniver's scheme

Example Sentences

he tried to connive his way into getting a promotion at work.

don't connive with them; they'll only use you later.

the suspect was accused of conniving with the getaway driver.

i suspected he was conniving with the rival company.

she connived to avoid doing the extra chores.

the politician was known to connive with lobbyists for campaign donations.

he connived to steal the valuable artifact from the museum.

they connived to sabotage the project and shift the blame.

the children connived to sneak extra cookies before dinner.

the lawyer connived to get the evidence suppressed.

do not connive at their dishonest behavior; report it.

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