The Meaning of connive

• (v. i.) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
• (v. i.) To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; -- usually followed by at.
• (v. t.) To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

Synonyms

scheme , intrigue

Rhymes

alive , archive , arrive , beehive , c5 , chive , clive , clyve , contrive , deprive , derive , dive , dr , drive , five , hive , jive , live , m5 , nosedive , overdrive , revive , shive , shrive , skive , strive , survive , thrive , vive