accomplice

noun

ə-ˈkäm-pləs How to pronounce accomplice (audio)
Definition of accomplicenext
as in henchman
one associated with another in wrongdoing the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice

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Recent Examples of accomplice So when a charming stranger and his captivating accomplice arrive with an offer too good to refuse, Joe makes a deal that could give both him and his team a second chance. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026 Each has their own reasoning – some say any action AI would take that could wipe out humanity would need heavy involvement from human accomplices. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors also secured convictions against accomplices Syed Ruhel Ahmed, 46, Shahed Alom, 32, and Ruhel Choudhry, 36. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 In 2007 he was convicted on two counts of accomplice to rape, but the conviction was overturned in 2010 and dismissed in 2011. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplice
  1. henchman
  2. cohort
  3. partner
  4. accessory
  5. abettor
  6. informant
  7. informer
  8. companion
Noun
  • Crosby can… um… provide funny reaction shots when henchmen get killed!
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That may prove a moot point as Zelda was later seen giving her henchman, who had located the sisters, instructions to go as high as needed to secure their shares.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of henchman
Noun
  • His gesture earned praise from his bohemian cohort, which included the playwright Oscar Wilde and fellow designers William Morris and Philip Webb, who appreciated the dramatic look of his new ceiling upon visiting with him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The new cohort joins 20 previously awarded fellows who have received close to $700,000 in unrestricted funding since 2021, when Inevitable Foundation was founded.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cohort
Noun
  • In my opinion in our competitive market the setup will strengthen Paramount+ and that in the end Paramount+ may become a stronger partner under the Skydance banner – at least in the next years.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Twelve percent was also the interest rate tacked on to bills that were turned over to collections by Great Bend Regional Medical Center, of which Marshall was a founding partner.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.
    — Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessory
Noun
  • The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are all aiders and abetters of the sitting president.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Lewis, 50, was initially charged with murder as an aider and abettor, but pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in state prison.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Definition of abettor
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Mikey Madison stars as Frances Haugen, a Facebook employee turned informant who provided documents to The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, played by Jeremy Allen White.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These days, the actress who played mafiosa girlfriend turned wacked FBI informant Adriana, is still in the entertainment industry and recently started an OnlyFans page.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of informant
Noun
  • One of State Security’s main goals, as well as a central source of its strength, is turning civilians into informers.
    — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
  • And so every regime invests in having student informers.
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of informer
Noun
  • Directed by Kei Oikawa and adapted from the popular manga by Nagano, the fantasy feature follows the titular character and companions venturing to a remote island retreat before unraveling a supernatural peril.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Without another person’s preferences to weigh, diners can set their own pace or try restaurants that might not appeal to their usual companions.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of companion

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