connivance
/kəˈnaɪvəns/
con · ni · vance
kə · ˈnaɪ · vəns
English Definition
n. willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an immoral or illegal act
Significado en Español
connivencia, complicidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đồng lõa, sự làm ngơ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con-(together) + niva(cheat''s variation) + -ance(noun suffix) → conspiracy, connivance
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “connivance”?
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A
ignorance
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B
complicity
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C
incapacity
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D
disinterest
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B — complicity.
“connivance” means n. willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an immoral or illegal act
Common questions about “connivance”
What does “connivance” mean?
connivance — n. willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an immoral or illegal act. In Chinese: 默许, 共谋.
How do you pronounce “connivance”?
connivance is pronounced /kəˈnaɪvəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · ni · vance.
Is “connivance” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. connivance appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “connivance”?
con-(together) + niva(cheat''s variation) + -ance(noun suffix) → conspiracy, connivance
