Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

accomplice

noun
/əˈkʌm.plɪs/
Definition
A person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing.
Examples
  • The police arrested him as an accomplice in the robbery.
  • She was charged as an accomplice after helping her friend cover up the crime.
  • In the movie, the main character had an accomplice who assisted him in his plans.
Meaning
An accomplice is someone who assists or aids someone else in committing an illegal act, whether directly or indirectly.
Synonyms
  • accessory
  • partner
  • associate
  • collaborator
  • co-conspirator