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accomplice

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of accomplice

one associated with another in wrongdoing

  • the thief and his accomplices were eventually caught and brought to justice
Synonyms of accomplice

abettor (also abetter), accessory (also accessary), cohort, confederate
Words Related to accomplice

collaborationist, collaborator, informant, informer

evidence, state's evidence

companion, comrade, crony, henchman, partner

conspirator, plotter, traitor

gangster, mobster, racketeer

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