
Connive
Covert Actions
Connive implies secretive, behind-the-scenes actions or agreements, often of a negative nature.
The officials were found to connive in hiding evidence.
Negative Connotation
Using 'connive' suggests disapproval of the action being described and can indicate corruption.
He did not just accept bribes; he connived to hide them.
Colluding Implications
The word often underscores joint or collaborative illicit actions, involving two or more parties.
Both companies were accused of conniving to fix prices.