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Meaning of 'connive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Connive [ v. i.]
- To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
- 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.
2 . Connive [ v. t.]
- To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

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con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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