CONNIVING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONNIVING?

Need another word that means the same as “conniving”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “conniving” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Conniving” are: calculating, calculative, scheming, shrewd, collusive

Conniving as an Adjective

Definitions of "Conniving" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conniving” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
• Acting with a specific goal.
• Acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end.

Synonyms of "Conniving" as an adjective (5 Words)

calculating	Acting with a specific goal. The most calculating and selfish men in the community.
calculative	Acting with a specific goal.
collusive	Acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end. A campaign against collusive and nepotistic practices.
scheming	Concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest. A scheming wife.
shrewd	Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. A shrewd east wind.

Usage Examples of "Conniving" as an adjective

• A heartless and conniving woman.

Associations of "Conniving" (30 Words)

acquiesce	To agree or express agreement. Sara acquiesced in his decision.
acquiescence	The reluctant acceptance of something without protest. A murmur of acquiescence from the assembly.
calmly	Without agitation or strong emotion. He spoke slowly and calmly.
calmness	Steadiness of mind under stress. She exuded calmness and good humour.
connivance	Tacit approval of someone’s wrongdoing. This infringement of the law had taken place with the connivance of officials.
conspire	(of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular negative result. Everything conspires to exacerbate the situation.
crass	Showing no intelligence or sensitivity. The crass assumptions that men make about women.
devious	Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals. He s as devious as a politician needs to be.
dismiss	Treat as unworthy of serious consideration. The prime minister dismissed five members of his cabinet.
disregard	Refuse to acknowledge. Blatant disregard for the law.
hush	Become quiet or still; fall silent. A hush descended over the crowd.
ignorant	Angry or quick-tempered. This ignorant pin brained receptionist.
ignore	Bar from attention or consideration. He ignored her outraged question.
inaudible	Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear. Inaudible pulses of high frequency sound.
mute	Muffle the sound of a musical instrument especially by the use of a mute. The great church was mute and dark.
muted	In a softened tone. The muted hum of the distant traffic.
noiseless	Accompanied by or introducing no random fluctuations that obscure the real signal or data. The cycle is a noiseless form of transport.
quiescent	Causing no symptoms. The quiescent melancholy of the town.
quiet	Become quiet or quieter. The car has a quiet economical engine.
reticence	The quality of being reticent; reserve. The traditional emotional reticence of the British.
secretiveness	The trait of keeping things secret.
serenity	A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary. An oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city.
silently	Without speaking. He silently cursed himself for his actions.
stillness	(poetic) tranquil silence. Absolute stillness greeted our gaze.
sucker	Of a plant produce suckers. What s needed is a sucker sorry brave volunteer to test it out.
tranquil	Free from disturbance; calm. A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky.
tranquility	A disposition free from stress or emotion.
tranquilize	Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to.
unobtrusive	Not conspicuous or attracting attention. A quiet unobtrusive life of self denial.
wordless	(of a play, book, or other work) without words or speech. A sort of wordless communication had developed.