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connivance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of connivance

a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose
  • was able to sneak out at night with the connivance of a camp counselor
Synonyms of connivance

collusion, complicity, conspiracy
Words Related to connivance

chicanery, foul play, skulduggery (or skullduggery)

double-dealing, duplicity

cover-up, frame-up, setup

conspiration, intrigue, plot, scheme

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