Synonyms of complicity

complicity

noun

kəm-ˈpli-s(ə-)tē 

as in conspiracy

a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose

the two major auction houses acting in complicity to drive up the prices of art works

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conspiracy
• collusion
• connivance
• duplicity
• chicanery
• scheme
• intrigue
• skulduggery
• double-dealing
• foul play
• cover-up
• setup
• plot
• frame-up
• conspiration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complicity

While El-Sayed and Rogers attacked each other throughout the hourlong session, their discussion remained mostly on topic and did not delve into discussions about family members or suggestions of complicity in terrorism, as the first one did. — New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Vicarious disturbance bleeds into complicity in an era when self-representation is conflated with self-branding. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The filmmaker pushes her to admit her complicity in her crimes and Evans’ dealings, but Seyfried (as Holmes) demurs. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026

Though Antoine was arrested in April 2025 after being accused of several crimes, including financing criminal organizations and complicity in murder and criminal association, he was released about a month later. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026