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- [uh-kom-plis]
- /əˈkɒm plɪs/
- /əˈkʌm.plɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kom-plis]
- /əˈkɒm plɪs/
Definitions of accomplice word
- countable noun accomplice Someone's accomplice is a person who helps them to commit a crime. 3
- noun accomplice a person who helps another in committing a crime 3
- noun accomplice a person who knowingly participates with another in an unlawful act; partner in crime 3
- noun accomplice a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate. 1
- noun accomplice A person who helps another commit a crime. 1
- noun accomplice partner in crime 1
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Origin of accomplice
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; a(c) of unclear orig. + late Middle English complice < Middle French < Medieval Latin complici- (stem of complex) partner; see complex
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Parts of speech for Accomplice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
accomplice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
accomplice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for accomplice
noun accomplice
- collaborator — A collaborator is someone that you work with to produce a piece of work, especially a book or some research.
- conspirator — A conspirator is a person who joins a conspiracy.
- aide — An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job, especially in government or in the armed forces.
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
- colleague — Your colleagues are the people you work with, especially in a professional job.
Antonyms for accomplice
noun accomplice
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
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