Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complicitly

Adverb

/kəmˈplɪsɪtli/

Definition

In a manner that involves being complicit, or participating in wrongdoing or immoral acts.

Examples

She was complicitly involved in the scheme, though she claimed she did not know what was happening.
The company acted complicitly while turning a blind eye to environmental violations.

Meaning

The term ‘complicitly’ suggests a degree of involvement or association with an action, especially when that action is unethical or illegal. It implies that a person is not just aware of the wrongdoing but also plays a role in it, even if indirectly.