connivance
Pronunciation: [kəˈnɪv.əns]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) when someone secretly helps or allows something wrong or illegal to happen without trying to stop it. It's like when your friend pushes you to cheat on a test, and you both know it's wrong but don't say anything.
Example
His connivance in her plan made it easier for her to cheat on the exam.
Example
The teacher caught him acting without connivance; he reported the cheating instead of ignoring it.
Example
Did you see any signs of connivance between the two students during the test?
Context: "trust"
(noun) the agreement or understanding that often involves being dishonest. It’s like if you wink at someone to show that you both can keep a secret about something sneaky.
Example
Their connivance was evident when they both smiled at each other after hiding the truth.
Example
There was no connivance; they both insisted on being honest about their mistakes.
Example
Was there any connivance involved in how they handled the situation?
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