Connivance
noun
The action of secretly allowing or being involved in an immoral or illegal act.
The crime was committed with the connivance of the security guard who opened the door.
Often appears as...
- connivance at
- connivance in
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Formal
noun
The action of deliberately ignoring or pretending not to see something wrong.
His wife's adultery was overlooked by connivance; he pretended it wasn't happening.
Often appears as...
- connivance at
- connivance of
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The action of secretly allowing or being involved in an immoral or illegal act.
The crime was committed with the connivance of the security guard who opened the door.
Often appears as...
- connivance at
- connivance in
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The action of deliberately ignoring or pretending not to see something wrong.
His wife's adultery was overlooked by connivance; he pretended it wasn't happening.
Often appears as...
- connivance at
- connivance of
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Involvement
Refers to silent participation in wrongdoing, often to gain benefits.
He was accused of connivance in the financial fraud at the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Collaborative Intent
Implies a mutual understanding between parties to permit something illicit.
The deal was made with the connivance of insiders keen on profiting illegally.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentionally Overlooked
Suggests an intentional decision not to act against a wrongdoing.
With the teacher's connivance, students cheated on the exam.
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Involvement
Refers to silent participation in wrongdoing, often to gain benefits.
He was accused of connivance in the financial fraud at the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Collaborative Intent
Implies a mutual understanding between parties to permit something illicit.
The deal was made with the connivance of insiders keen on profiting illegally.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentionally Overlooked
Suggests an intentional decision not to act against a wrongdoing.
With the teacher's connivance, students cheated on the exam.
Pro Tip 1/3Secret Involvement
Refers to silent participation in wrongdoing, often to gain benefits.
He was accused of connivance in the financial fraud at the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Collaborative Intent
Implies a mutual understanding between parties to permit something illicit.
The deal was made with the connivance of insiders keen on profiting illegally.
Pro Tip 3/3Intentionally Overlooked
Suggests an intentional decision not to act against a wrongdoing.
With the teacher's connivance, students cheated on the exam.
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