Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complicitous

adjective

/kəmˈplɪsɪtəs/

Definition

Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

Examples

The CEO was found to be complicitous in the company’s fraudulent activities.
They faced backlash for being complicitous in the environmental degradation caused by their negligence.

Meaning

Being complicit or involved with someone in immoral or illegal actions, typically suggesting a willingness or acquiescence to participate in such actions.