Conniver: meaning, definitions and examples

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conniver

 

[ kəˈnaɪvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deceptive behavior

A conniver is a person who schemes or conspires to achieve a goal, often through deceitful or manipulative means. This term is commonly used to describe someone who plots in secret to gain an advantage or to cause trouble for others.

Synonyms

intriguer, manipulator, plotter, schemer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a conniver, always looking for ways to undermine his colleagues.
  • The movie portrays the villain as a master conniver, manipulating everyone around him.
  • In politics, connivers often use backdoor deals to further their agenda.

Translations

Translations of the word "conniver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conspirador

🇮🇳 साज़िशकर्ता

🇩🇪 Intrigant

🇮🇩 persembunyi

🇺🇦 змовник

🇵🇱 spiskowiec

🇯🇵 陰謀家

🇫🇷 complotteur

🇪🇸 conspirador

🇹🇷 komplo kurucu

🇰🇷 음모가

🇸🇦 متآمر

🇨🇿 spiklence

🇸🇰 sprisahajúci

🇨🇳 阴谋者

🇸🇮 zarotnik

🇮🇸 samsæri

🇰🇿 саясаткер

🇬🇪 კონსპირატორი

🇦🇿 komplottçu

🇲🇽 conspirador

Etymology

The term 'conniver' originates from the Latin word 'connivers', which means 'to close one's eyes'. The word itself came into English usage in the early 18th century, referring to someone who is oblivious to, or willfully ignores, wrongdoing or deceit—effectively a 'collaborator in crime'. Over time, the meaning morphed to indicate not just passive complicity but an active engagement in cunning schemes or conspiracies. This evolution reflects societal views on morality, deception, and the often subtle ways in which individuals can manipulate situations for personal gain.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,028, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.