v. i. | 1. | To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink. |
2. | To close the eyes upon a fault; to wink (at); to fail or forbear by intention to discover an act; to permit a proceeding, as if not aware of it; - usually followed by at. | |
v. t. | 1. | To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see. |
Verb | 1. | connive - encourage or assent to illegally or criminally |
2. | connive - form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner |