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complicities


Meanings
  • noun

    The act of making something complicated; involvement in a complex or wrongful situation.

    - "His complicities in the fraud were uncovered during the investigation."
    - "The complicities between the two companies led to a monopoly in the industry."
  • noun

    Sharing in the guilt or responsibility of a wrongdoing.

    - "The getaway driver was an accessory to the crime and faced complicities charges."
    - "The whistleblower exposed the complicities of the corporation in the scandal."

Rhymes
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complexities , simplicities , companies , obligations
Variants
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complicities , complicity
Etymology
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From the Latin 'complicare' meaning to entangle or complicate.


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  1. The term 'complicities' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

  2. The word 'complicities' is derived from the Latin word 'complicare,' which means 'to entangle or complicate.'


Related Concepts
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  1. accessory: An accessory is a person who knowingly and willingly aids or abets another person in the commission of a crime.

  2. accomplice: An accomplice is a person who assists or participates in the commission of a crime.

  3. conspiracy: A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more individuals to commit an unlawful act.


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Complicities is a significant concept in literature and psychology. In literature, it is a common theme in crime and thriller novels, where it explores the moral complexities of characters involved in wrongdoings. In psychology, it refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and acknowledging one's role in a wrongdoing and accepting responsibility for it.

How to Memorize "complicities"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a complicated web or network, where each strand represents a person's involvement in a wrongdoing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'complicities' with the idea of a complex situation or a wrongdoing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-O-M-P-L-I-C-I-T-I-E-S: 'C' for Complicated, 'O' for Obtuse, 'M' for Morally Ambiguous, 'P' for Partnership, 'L' for Liability, 'I' for Involvement, 'C' for Complexity, 'I' for Intrigue, 'T' for Tangled, and 'E' for Entangled.


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