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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

connive

/kɑːnvaɪv/ verb · British & US
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What does connive mean?

verb

To secretly plan or plot something, especially something dishonest or deceitful. To pretend not to know about something that is happening.

Example

"The employees connived to embezzle funds from the company."

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