How to Pronounce "connived"
word
kəˈnaɪv
kuh-NYV
kənˈaɪvd
kuh-NYVD
Definition
To secretly work together with someone to do something wrong or illegal, often by planning in advance.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈnaɪv
British English
kənˈaɪvd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NYV
UK
kuh-NYVD
Listen in Context
She connived with her friend to sneak out late at night.
They connived to cheat on the exam.
The two employees connived to steal office supplies.
It turns out the manager had connived with the suppliers to overcharge clients.