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conspire | conniver |

As a verb conspire

is to secretly plot or make plans together, often used regarding something bad or illegal.

As a noun conniver is

a person who connives.

conspire

English

Verb

(conspir)
  • To secretly plot or make plans together, often used regarding something bad or illegal.
  • * Bible, Genesis xxxvii. 18
    • They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him.
  • To agree, to concur to one end.
  • * Roscommon
    • The press, the pulpit, and the stage / Conspire to censure and expose our age.
  • * 1744 , , act 3, scene 5
    • I feel my vanquish'd heart conspire
    To crown a flame by Heav'n approv'd.
  • To try to bring about.
  • * Bishop Hall
    • Angry clouds conspire your overthrow.

    Synonyms

    * (secretly plot) collogue

    Related terms

    * co-conspirator * conspiracy * conspirator * inspire * spirit

    conniver

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who connives

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