connive vs accede

connive and accede both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
connive	No	No	Yes	No
accede	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, accede is a hypernym of connive; that is, accede is a word with a broader meaning than connive:

Other hypernyms of connive include acquiesce, assent.

connive (verb)	accede (verb)
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner	yield to another's wish or opinion
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally	to agree or express agreement
	take on duties or office