connive kuh-NYVE verb WS #10

to secretly plan or cooperate in an illegal, immoral, or harmful act; to pretend not to notice something wrong or to tacitly allow something wrong to occur

1. He connived his way into the upper management position.
2. She connived with her brother to surprise their parents.
3. Officials connived at the smuggling operation by ignoring obvious evidence.
4. The government was accused of conniving with corporations to avoid environmental regulations.
5. The two employees connived to steal money from the company.