accomplice
word
/əˈkɑmpɫəs/
uh-KAHM-plus
/ɐkˈɒmplɪs/
uh-KOM-plis
Definition
A person who helps another person do something wrong or illegal, especially in a crime.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to helping in crimes. Formal/legal word. Pairs with 'to' (accomplice to a crime). Don't confuse with 'partner' (neutral). Not used for positive teamwork.
Spanish: cómplicePortuguese (BR): cúmplicePortuguese (PT): cúmpliceChinese (Simplified): 同谋 - 共犯Chinese (Traditional): 同謀 - 共犯Hindi: सहयोगी (अपराध में)Arabic: شريك (في الجريمة)Bengali: সহযোগী (অপরাধে) - সহপরাধীRussian: сообщникJapanese: 共犯Vietnamese: đồng phạmKorean: 공범Turkish: suç ortağıUrdu: ساتھی (جرم میں) - شریک جرمIndonesian: komplotan
Example Sentences
The police arrested the thief and his accomplice.
basic
She didn't commit the fraud alone—the evidence points to at least one accomplice.
natural
She was found to be an accomplice in the robbery.
basic
He refused to be an accomplice to the crime.
basic
Without his accomplice, the plan would have failed.
natural
He acted as the getaway driver, making him an accomplice.
natural