Conniver

Pronunciation: /kəˈnaɪvər/

Definitions of conniver

noun a person who schemes or plots, especially in a deceitful or underhanded way

Example Sentences

A1 The conniver tried to cheat his way out of trouble.

A2 She was known as a conniver who always had a hidden agenda.

B1 The conniver was caught red-handed manipulating the situation.

B2 The conniver's deceitful tactics were finally exposed by the authorities.

C1 The conniver's intricate schemes were meticulously planned and executed.

C2 Despite being a conniver, he managed to evade punishment for his crimes.

Examples of conniver in a Sentence

formal The conniver orchestrated a complex scheme to defraud the company.

informal I can't trust that conniver, he's always up to something.

slang That conniver is a real snake in the grass.

figurative The conniver's web of lies eventually caught up with them.

Grammatical Forms of conniver

• past tense: connived
• plural: connivers
• comparative: more conniving
• superlative: most conniving
• present tense: connives
• future tense: will connive
• perfect tense: have connived
• continuous tense: is conniving
• singular: conniver
• positive degree: conniver
• infinitive: to connive
• gerund: conniving
• participle: connived

Origin and Evolution of conniver

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conniver' originated from the Latin word 'connivere' which means to close one's eyes, to wink at, or to pretend ignorance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conniver' has evolved to refer to someone who secretly cooperates or conspires with others to commit deceitful or illegal acts.