accomplice
/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/
Meanings
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noun
A person who helps to carry out a crime or plan, especially an inferior or subordinate.
- "The getaway car was driven by the accomplice."
- "The accomplice was caught and sent to prison."
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noun
A person who assists or collaborates with another.
- "My sister is an excellent accomplice in the kitchen."
- "The violinist and the cellist made a beautiful accompaniment to the orchestra."
Pronunciation
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/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/
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/ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/
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Synonyms
abettor , accessory , ally , assistant , associate , coadjutor , confederate , promoter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with accomplicecompanion , compliment , accomplishment , acclamation
Variants
List of all variants of accomplice that leads to same resultaccomplice , accomplices
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French accompli, past participle of complir 'to fill, complete'.
Trivia
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The term 'accomplice' is often used in legal contexts.
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The term 'accomplice' is also used in mathematics to describe a function that maps one function to another.
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In the game of Clue, the Accomplice is the character who was neither the murderer nor the victim but was present at the scene of the crime.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
accessory: An accessory is a person who knowingly provides assistance or encouragement to someone who commits a crime, or supplies them with an instrument or tool used in the commission of the crime.
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co-conspirator: A co-conspirator is a person who enters into an agreement with another or others to commit a crime or to accomplish a common objective through illegal means.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'accomplice' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in crime and mystery genres. It often portrays the complex relationship between the accomplice and the criminal, exploring themes of loyalty, guilt, and redemption.
How to Memorize "accomplice"
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visualize
- Visualize a person helping another person commit a crime or working together on a project.
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associate
- Associate the word 'accomplice' with the idea of helping or collaborating with someone.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'A CComplices PProvide Help' to remember the meaning of accomplice.
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