Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conniver

Noun
/kəˈnaɪvər/
Definition
A person who secretly plots or conspires to achieve a goal, often through dishonest or deceitful means.
Examples
  • The conniver always has a hidden agenda behind their actions.
  • In the movie, the conniver manipulated everyone to get what they wanted.
  • She was known as a conniver, scheming behind the scenes to undermine her rivals.
Meaning
Someone who is involved in a scheme or plan, usually hidden and unethical.
Synonyms
  • schemer
  • plotter
  • fraud
  • deceiver
  • manipulator