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to connive
01
to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit
Examples
The corrupt officials connive with businessmen to embezzle public funds.
Last year, the rival companies connived to fix prices and drive out competition.
02
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
03
to knowingly ignore something illicit or improper without taking action to stop it
Examples
The supervisor connives at the employees' habitual tardiness, failing to address the issue.
Last year, the mayor connived at the corruption within the city council, allowing bribery to go unchecked.
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