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connive Synonyms

Another word for connive

Choosing another word for connive depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To conspire or secretly cooperate in order to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Usage Example

"Several corrupt officials were found to have connived with smugglers to bypass customs inspections."

Strongest
conspire
collude
scheme
Strong
plot
intrigue
machinate
cabal

• verb (Context 2)

To secretly allow or pretend to be unaware of a moral or legal wrong, thereby tacitly consenting to it.

Usage Example

"The auditors were accused of choosing to overlook at the company's fraudulent accounting practices."

Strong
overlook
condone
disregard
ignore
tolerate

Opposites of connive

The opposite of connive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

expose
denounce
condemn
prosecute
punish
See all opposites of connive

• Nearby Words

connector
connie
conniption
connive
conniver
conniving
connivingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Connive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/connive
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