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Accomplices

Verb / ʌˈkɑ:mplʌsʌz / Another word for accomplices — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acquaintances who help someone commit a crime or do something wrong.

Synonyms & similar words

accomplice confederate associates confederates collaborators allies helpers colleagues comrades conspirators partners cohorts aides assistants sidekicks acolytes henchmen minions followers protégés supporters

Example sentences

  1. The detectives were able to catch the thief's accomplices.
  2. He was found guilty of being an accomplice to the crime.
  3. The bank robbers had several accomplices who helped them plan the heist.
  4. The police were able to arrest all the accomplices in the drug operation.
  5. The mafia boss had many loyal accomplices who helped him run his operation.

Quotes

  • I am not an accomplice to murder. I am a murderer.
  • The accomplice to the crime of corruption is frequently our own indifference.
  • History is full of people who out of fear, or ignorance, or lust for power has destroyed knowledge of immeasurable value which truly belongs to us all. We must not let it happen again.

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