Complicit Meaning in English
word
kəmˈpɫɪsət
kuhm-PLISS-it
kəmplˈɪsɪt
kuhm-PLISS-it
Definition
Involved with others in an illegal or morally wrong activity, usually by helping or not stopping it.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal, often legal word. Commonly used with 'in': 'complicit in a crime.' Implies knowing involvement or turning a blind eye. Don't confuse with 'explicit' (clear/direct).
Spanish: cómplicePortuguese (BR): cúmplicePortuguese (PT): cúmpliceChinese (Simplified): 同谋 - 共犯Chinese (Traditional): 同謀 - 共犯Hindi: सहअपराधीArabic: متواطئBengali: সহযোগী - সহপাপীRussian: соучастник - замешанныйJapanese: 共犯 - 関与しているVietnamese: đồng lõa - tiếp tayKorean: 공모한 - 연루된Turkish: suç ortağı - suçta payı olanUrdu: شریک جرم - ملوثIndonesian: komplot - terlibat
Example Sentences
He was found complicit in the crime.
basic
They were complicit in the plan to cheat.
basic
She denied being complicit in any wrongdoing.
basic
If you stay silent, you become complicit in their actions.
natural
Many people were complicit by turning a blind eye to the problem.
natural
He refused to be complicit and reported the fraud.
natural