Definition of 'conniving'
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
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conniving in British
(kəˈnaɪvɪŋ)adjective
plotting secretly; conspiring
Edith was seen as a conniving, greedy woman.
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`They, after all, initiated the present war with France with their devious conniving over the Ems telegram. ANTI-ICE (2002)You've been conniving with Susan; you knew all about it; she took her lead from you; she's told me about you and l, ambert. SPLITTING (2002)I don't think I've ever encountered a more backbiting, conniving noble. THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)
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