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Definition of Connive
Connive

To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

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.

To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.

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Connive Translations

connive in Swedish is se genom fingrarna


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