соо́бщник — meaning in English
soobshchnik
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English meaning
- abettor noun A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.
- confederate adj Joined together in an alliance; united for a common purpose.
- shill noun Someone paid to promote or endorse something while pretending to be an impartial customer.
Senses
соо́бщник 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.]
- confederate An accomplice in a plot.
- partner in crime A criminal accomplice.
- 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 A person who helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.
- noun A person who supports or backs someone or something.
confederate — full definition
- adj Joined together in an alliance; united for a common purpose.
- noun An accomplice who helps someone, often in something secretive or illegal.
- verb To join together in an alliance or conspiracy.
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