Thesaurus: connive

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1. v. i. To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.
2. 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.
3. v. t. To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.
4. v. encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
5. v. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
6. v:100 v. encourage or assent to illegally or criminally