accomplice

noun

ac·com·plice ə-ˈkäm-pləs How to pronounce accomplice (audio)

-ˈkəm-

: one associated with another especially in wrongdoing

was convicted as an accomplice to murder

Example Sentences

He was convicted as an accomplice to murder. the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice

Recent Examples on the Web Muhammad, Malvo’s accomplice in the shootings, was executed in Virginia in November 2009 for his involvement.

Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 The onslaught, however, continues in the 4th verse, when Game takes on his former label and its former boss (Jimmy Iovine) and long-estranged rhyme accomplice 50 Cent before tripling-down on Marshall.

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 Lady Gaga is reportedly playing Harley Quinn, the Joker’s longtime comic book love interest and criminal accomplice.

Wilson Chapman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Dua Lipa's affinity for fun and experimental outfits has found a new accomplice in It girl brand Chopova Lowena.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022 In this murder, the male is both victim and accomplice, spinning a web of mystery around their leggy liaison.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 Authorities say Jason Payne, 44, was Patt's neighbor and accomplice but was not involved in the killings.

Stefanie Dazio, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 Authorities say Jason Payne, 44, was Patt's neighbor and accomplice but was not involved in the killings.

Fox News, 18 July 2022 Police questioned the girlfriend, who told authorities that Roth was Delgado's second boyfriend and accomplice, according to the affidavit.

Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French acomplice, alteration of complice "associate" — more at complice

Note: The source of initial a(c)- is unclear. The earlier notion that a- represents fusion of the indefinite article cannot be maintained given the much earlier occurrences of the word in Anglo-French (in a 1384 petition of the Drapers guild, and in vol. 2 of the Rotuli Parliamentorum [1279-1377]). The suggestion that complice has been assimilated to accomplir, "to fulfill, etc.," (see accomplish) is not very compelling semantically.

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

accomplice

noun

ac·com·plice ə-ˈkäm-pləs, -ˈkəm- How to pronounce accomplice (audio)

: one who intentionally and voluntarily participates with another in a crime by encouraging or assisting in the commission of the crime or by failing to prevent it though under a duty to do so

the accomplice of the burglar

an accomplice in a robbery

单词	accomplice
释义	accomplice noun ac·com·plice ə-ˈkäm-pləs -ˈkəm- : one associated with another especially in wrongdoing was convicted as an accomplice to murder Synonyms abettor abetter accessory accessary cohort confederate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was convicted as an accomplice to murder. the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice Recent Examples on the Web Muhammad, Malvo’s accomplice in the shootings, was executed in Virginia in November 2009 for his involvement. Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 The onslaught, however, continues in the 4th verse, when Game takes on his former label and its former boss (Jimmy Iovine) and long-estranged rhyme accomplice 50 Cent before tripling-down on Marshall. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 Lady Gaga is reportedly playing Harley Quinn, the Joker’s longtime comic book love interest and criminal accomplice. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Dua Lipa's affinity for fun and experimental outfits has found a new accomplice in It girl brand Chopova Lowena. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022 In this murder, the male is both victim and accomplice, spinning a web of mystery around their leggy liaison. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 20 July 2022 Authorities say Jason Payne, 44, was Patt's neighbor and accomplice but was not involved in the killings. Stefanie Dazio, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 Authorities say Jason Payne, 44, was Patt's neighbor and accomplice but was not involved in the killings. Fox News, 18 July 2022 Police questioned the girlfriend, who told authorities that Roth was Delgado's second boyfriend and accomplice, according to the affidavit. Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Anglo-French acomplice, alteration of complice "associate" — more at complice Note: The source of initial a(c)- is unclear. The earlier notion that a- represents fusion of the indefinite article cannot be maintained given the much earlier occurrences of the word in Anglo-French (in a 1384 petition of the Drapers guild, and in vol. 2 of the Rotuli Parliamentorum [1279-1377]). The suggestion that complice has been assimilated to accomplir, "to fulfill, etc.," (see accomplish) is not very compelling semantically. First Known Use 1584, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition accomplice noun ac·com·plice ə-ˈkäm-pləs : a partner in wrongdoing Legal Definition accomplice noun ac·com·plice ə-ˈkäm-pləs, -ˈkəm- : one who intentionally and voluntarily participates with another in a crime by encouraging or assisting in the commission of the crime or by failing to prevent it though under a duty to do so the accomplice of the burglar an accomplice in a robbery History and Etymology for accomplice alteration (from incorrect division of a complice) of complice, from Middle French, associate, from Late Latin complic- complex partner, confederate accomplice noun as in henchman one associated with another in wrongdoing the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance henchman partner cohort accessory abettor accessary informant confederate companion informer collaborator comrade abetter conspirator evidence collaborationist traitor crony gangster plotter mobster racketeer state's evidence
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accomplice

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