accomplices
word · lemma: accomplice
Definition
People who help someone else commit a crime or do something wrong.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in legal or police contexts about crime. "Accomplice" can refer to major or minor helpers in a crime. Not used for positive teamwork—use 'partner' or 'teammate' in other situations. Common collocations: "accomplices to the crime," "acting as accomplices."
Example Sentences
The police arrested the thieves and their accomplices.
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They found evidence linking the accomplices to the crime.
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The judge gave the accomplices a lighter sentence than the main criminal.
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She couldn’t have pulled off the scam without her accomplices.
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The accomplices tried to cover up their involvement by destroying evidence.
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Even though the mastermind was caught, some accomplices are still at large.
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