What is another word for accomplices?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˈɒmplɪsɪz] (IPA)

Accomplices, or those who are involved in a crime or wrongdoing, can be referred to with several synonyms depending on the context. Some of the most commonly used ones include confederates, cohorts, associates, co-conspirators, partners in crime, collaborators, and helpers. These terms imply a shared responsibility in a particular act or crime, and often suggest a closeness in relationship. The use of synonyms for accomplices comes in handy when referring to legal matters where specific words carry different implications. Whatever the term used, however, the idea of shared responsibility and guilt remains at the forefront of these words.

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Usage examples for Accomplices

She advised him to let me go to New York, under the pretence of getting my book published, and have him follow in a train behind, assuring the conductors that I must be treated as an insane person, although I should deny the charge, as all insane persons did, and thus make sure of their aid as accomplices in this conspiracy against my personal liberty.
"Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity"
Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard
Count Guido, with his accomplices, has been condemned to death.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
Innocent the Twelfth refused to shelter Count Franceschini with his accomplices from the judgment of the law, and thus assumed the responsibility of his death.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Famous quotes with Accomplices

  • No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.
    Edward R. Murrow
  • All persons harboring or secreting the conspirators or aiding their concealment or escape, will be treated as accomplices in the murder of the President and shall be subject to trial before a military commission, and the punishment of death.
    Edwin M. Stanton
  • Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
    George Steiner
  • Men are accomplices to that which leaves them indifferent.
    George Steiner
  • No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.
    Edward R. Murrow

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