noun
- plural of conniving; instances or acts of secret cooperation or agreement to do something dishonest or illegal
Usage: usually used in the plural; often implies moral disapproval
Examples
- The connivings of the corrupt officials were finally exposed by the investigation.
- She grew tired of her partner's connivings and decided to leave the business.
- The detective uncovered years of connivings between the two crime families.
- Their connivings to defraud investors led to criminal charges.
- Behind closed doors, there were constant connivings to undermine the new manager.
- The board discovered the CEO's connivings with external consultants to inflate profits.