complice — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abettor noun One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages.
- accomplice noun A person who helps someone else commit a crime.
- complicit adjective Involved in a wrongful act along with others, even if only by staying silent or looking the other way.
- privy adj Having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
- shill noun Someone paid to promote or endorse something while pretending to be an impartial customer.
Senses
complice is used for these senses in English:
- abettor One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages. [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
- abettor A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]
- accomplice (legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.
- accomplice (rare) A cooperator.
- complicit Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.
- enabler One who encourages a bad habit in another (typically drug addiction) by their behavior.
- privy With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]
- shill An accomplice at a confidence trick during an auction or gambling game, such as an accomplice of the seller who bids to drive up the price.
abettor — full definition
- noun One that abets an offender; one that incites; instigates; encourages.
- noun A supporter or advocate.