Connivance and Stratagem

Connivance

Connivance noun - A secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
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Stratagem and connivance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stratagem" instead a noun "Connivance".

Nearby Words: conniving, connived

Stratagem

Stratagem noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Connivance and stratagem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Connivance" instead a noun "Stratagem".
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