connive

connive is a 7-letter English word with 5 senses as intransitive verb, transitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 16 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. intransitive verb. To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
2. intransitive verb. 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.
3. transitive verb. To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.
4. verb. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

   Synonyms: intrigue, scheme

5. verb. encourage or assent to illegally or criminally

Synonyms

intrigue, scheme

Common word forms

connived, conniver, connives, conniving

Words from these letters

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