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connivance

Pronunciation: [kəˈnɪv.əns]

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Learn how to use connivance in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce connivance

Pronunciation: [kəˈnɪv.əns]

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