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conniving Synonyms

Another word for conniving

Choosing another word for conniving depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful; scheming and calculating.

Usage Example

"The novel features a scheming advisor who secretly plots to overthrow the king."

Strongest
scheming
devious
calculating
Strong
manipulative
underhanded
cunning
duplicitous
deceitful
crafty
sly

• noun (Context 2)

The act or practice of secretly conspiring, scheming, or tacitly consenting to wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"Their political connivance eventually came to light during the ethics investigation."

Strongest
connivance
collusion
scheming
Strong
machination
intrigue
conspiracy

Opposites of conniving

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

honest
guileless
honesty
ingenuous
forthright
trustworthy
integrity
straightforward
See all opposites of conniving

• Nearby Words

conniption
connive
conniver
conniving
connivingly
connoisseur
connor

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