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conniving
1. adj. That connives; conspiratorial.
connive
1. v. To cooperate with others secretly in order to commit a crime; to collude.
2. v. To plot or scheme.
3. v. To pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame; to ignore a fault deliberately.
4. v. (archaic) To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

Example Sentences

All because these conniving merchants slip one over on you when you're not looking.

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