Definition of 'conniving'
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conniving (kəˈnaɪvɪŋ)
adjective
plotting secretly; conspiring
Edith was seen as a conniving, greedy woman.
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Example sentences containing 'conniving'
`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) THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)Trends of 'conniving'
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