Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cumplice
Noun
/ˈkʌm.plɪs/
Definition
A person who shares in the knowledge of a crime or is involved in it.
Examples
- The police arrested the accomplice who assisted in the robbery.
- She was seen as a cumplice in the scheme to defraud the company.
- They acted as cumplices in the project, both contributing their skills to achieve success.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘cumplice’ can refer to someone who acts as an accomplice or co-conspirator in any endeavor, not necessarily illegal.
Synonyms
- Accomplice
- Co-conspirator
- Collaborator
- Accessory