boost vs connive at

boost is a noun but connive at is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
boost	Yes	No	Yes	No
connive at	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connive at is a hyponym of boost; that is, connive at is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than boost:

Other hyponyms of boost include wink at, cultivate, foster, further, spur, help, carry, feed, conduce, contribute, lead.

boost (noun)	connive at (noun)
the act of giving hope or support to someone
the act of giving a push
an increase in cost

boost (verb)	connive at (verb)
increase or raise	give one's silent approval to
give a boost to; be beneficial to
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
increase
contribute to the progress or growth of