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View usage for: (kənaɪvəns) uncountable noun [oft with the N of n]Connivance is a willingness to allow or assist something to happen even though you know it is wrong. [disapproval] The deficit had grown with the connivance of the banks. [+ of] The goods were exported with official connivance. Synonyms: collusion, intrigue, conspiring, complicity More Synonyms of connivance connivance in British English or connivence (kəˈnaɪvəns) noun1. the act or fact of conniving 2. law the tacit encouragement of or assent to another's wrongdoing, esp (formerly) of the petitioner in a divorce suit to the respondent's adultery Also (obsolete): connivancy, connivency connivance in American English (kəˈnaɪvəns) noun2. passive cooperation, as by consent or pretended ignorance, esp. in wrongdoing Word origin Fr connivence < L coniventia, < prp. of conivere: see connive Examples of 'connivance' in a sentenceconnivance Definition encouragement or permission of wrongdoing He came to power illegitimately with the connivance of the military. Synonyms conspiring tacit consent abetment Additional synonymsThese people have been aiding and abetting a serious crime. Synonyms help, backing, support, aid, assistance, encouragement, furtherance, facilitation, abetment, abettal Definition the fact of being an accomplice in a crime evidence of their complicity with the opposition Synonyms collusion, conspiracy, collaboration, connivance, abetment Definition secret plotting the plots and intrigues in the novel Synonyms plot, scheme, conspiracy, manoeuvre, manipulation, collusion, ruse, trickery, cabal, stratagem, double-dealing, chicanery, sharp practice, wile, knavery (old-fashioned), machinationNearby words ofconnivance - connect
- connected
- connection
- connivance
- connive
- connive at something
- conniving
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