complicity
2 synonyms for complicity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Involvement in wrongdoing alongside someone else, as a partner or accomplice.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use complicity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
complicity in
deny complicity
evidence of complicity
Etymology
From French complicité, ultimately from Old French complice ("accomplice"), from Late Latin complex, "confederate" or "partner."
Full origin of complicity →Frequently asked questions
What does “complicity” mean?
The word “complicity” means involvement in wrongdoing alongside someone else, as a partner or accomplice. In plain terms, being part of a crime or bad act, usually by helping, hiding, or allowing it.
How do you use “complicity” in a sentence?
Here is “complicity” used in a sentence: “His complicity in the scheme cost him his job.”
What part of speech is “complicity”?
“Complicity” is a noun.
Where does the word “complicity” come from?
The word “complicity” comes from Late Latin. From French complicité, ultimately from Old French complice ("accomplice"), from Late Latin complex, "confederate" or "partner.".
Is “complicity” a common word?
“Complicity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
