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    Accomplice

    /əˈkʌmplɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing.
    The thief was caught, but his accomplice managed to escape.
    A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either actively or passively.
    She was charged as an accomplice for her role in planning the robbery.
    One who helps another achieve a goal, especially in a negative context.
    As his accomplice in the fraud scheme, she faced serious legal consequences.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'accomplice', from Latin 'accomplicare' meaning 'to fold together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    accomplice to a crime
    a person who actively participates in a criminal act.
    accomplice after the fact
    a person who assists another knowing that they have committed a crime.

    Related Words

    accessory
    An accessory is someone who helps or contributes to the commission of a crime.
    co-conspirator
    A co-conspirator is a person who agrees to participate with another in a conspiracy.

    Slang Meanings

    partner in crime
    He's my partner in crime; we do everything together.
    sidekick
    Every villain needs a sidekick, and he was the perfect accomplice.