complicit
What is another word for complicit? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Involved in a wrongful act along with others, even if only by staying silent or looking the other way.
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How to use complicit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
complicit in
complicit silence
Etymology
Formed from "complicity," likely shaped by words like "explicit" that end in -icit.
Full origin of complicit →Frequently asked questions
What does “complicit” mean?
The word “complicit” means involved in a wrongful act along with others, even if only by staying silent or looking the other way. In plain terms, sharing some of the blame for something bad, usually by helping or by failing to stop it.
How do you pronounce “complicit”?
“Complicit” is pronounced kuhm-PLIHS-iht (/kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “complicit” in a sentence?
Here is “complicit” used in a sentence: “Several employees were complicit in covering up the fraud.”
What part of speech is “complicit”?
“Complicit” is an adjective.
