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单词 connive at something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to allow or encourage wrongdoing by ignoring it
Oppostion leaders suggested the government had connived at the violence.
Synonyms
turn a blind eye to
overlook
He never overlooked his employees' faults.
pass by
She seldom passes by an opportunity to have a go at me.
disregard
He disregarded the advice of his executives.
abet
wink at
look the other way
blink at
be a party to
be an accessory to
be in collusion with
let pass
shut your eyes to
lend yourself to
aid
See connive

Additional synonyms

in the sense of disregard
Definition
to give little or no attention to
He disregarded the advice of his executives.
Synonyms
ignore,
discount,
take no notice of,
overlook,
neglect,
pass over,
turn a blind eye to,
disobey,
laugh off,
make light of,
pay no attention to,
pay no heed to,
leave out of account,
brush aside or away
in the sense of overlook
Definition
to disregard or ignore (misbehaviour or a fault)
He never overlooked his employees' faults.
Synonyms
ignore,
excuse,
forgive,
pardon,
disregard,
condone,
turn a blind eye to,
wink at,
blink at,
make allowances for,
let someone off with,
let pass,
let ride,
discount,
pass over,
take no notice of,
be oblivious to,
pay no attention to,
turn a deaf ear to,
shut your eyes to
in the sense of pass by
She seldom passes by an opportunity to have a go at me.
Synonyms
disregard,
miss,
overlook,
neglect,
pass over,
not choose

Nearby words of
connive at something

  • connection
  • connivance
  • connive
  • connive at something
  • conniving
  • connoisseur
  • connotation

Synonyms of 'connive at something'

connive at something

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