accomplice
gb/əkˈɑmplɪs/ us/əkˈɑmplɪs/
C1
Inglés
bűntárs, cinkos
SUSTANTIVO
C1
1
bűntárs
B2
Patrón de uso:
accomplice in [a crime]; accomplice to [a crime/wrongdoing]; [someone]'s accomplice
Police believe the burglar had an accomplice waiting in a car outside.
A rendőrség szerint a betörőnek volt egy bűntársa, aki kint, egy autóban várakozott.
She was charged as an accomplice to the robbery.
A rablásban való bűnrészességgel vádolták.
One accomplice testified against the others in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The thief did not act alone; he had an accomplice.
A tolvaj nem egyedül cselekedett; volt egy bűntársa.
His accomplice drove the getaway car.
A bűntársa vezette a meneküléshez használt autót.
Error frecuente:
Do not use accomplice for an ordinary helper; it usually suggests crime, dishonesty, or wrongdoing.
Significado
helper in a crime
Colocaciones
alleged accomplice
|suspected accomplice
|known accomplice
|criminal accomplice
|accomplice in the robbery
|accomplice to murder
|identify an accomplice
|arrest an accomplice
|testify against an accomplice
|work with an accomplice
Sinónimos
accessory (More specifically legal; often someone who assists a crime before or after it.)
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co-conspirator (Suggests helping plan or agree to an illegal act.)
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partner in crime (Less formal; can be literal or humorous.)
Antónimos
victim (The person harmed by the crime rather than helping it.)
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informant (Someone who gives information to authorities instead of helping the offender.)
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innocent party (Someone not involved in the wrongdoing.)
Temas
crime
|law
|wrongdoing
Definición
A person who helps another person do something illegal or wrong.
A person who knowingly helps someone commit a crime or other wrongful act.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
2
cinkos
B2
Patrón de uso:
accomplice in [a prank/plan/scheme]; [someone]'s accomplice
My sister was my accomplice in hiding Dad's birthday present.
A nővérem volt a cinkosom abban, hogy eldugjuk apa születésnapi ajándékát.
The toddler looked at the dog as if it were her accomplice in stealing cookies.
A kisgyerek úgy nézett a kutyára, mintha a cinkosa lett volna a sütilopásban.
For every office prank, Liam seemed to have a willing accomplice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Mia was my accomplice in the surprise party.
Mia volt a cinkosom a meglepetésparti megszervezésében.
He needed an accomplice for the prank.
Szüksége volt egy cinkosra a csínyhez.
Error frecuente:
This use is playful; for normal help with work or school, use helper, assistant, or partner instead.
Significado
playful secret helper
Colocaciones
willing accomplice
|loyal accomplice
|secret accomplice
|accomplice in a prank
|accomplice in the plan
|need an accomplice
|find an accomplice
Sinónimos
partner (More general and does not suggest wrongdoing by itself.)
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sidekick (Informal and playful; suggests a close helper or companion.)
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co-conspirator (Often humorous when used for a harmless secret plan.)
Antónimos
opponent (Someone who works against the plan rather than helping it.)
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outsider (Someone not involved in the secret activity.)
Temas
humor
|relationships
|daily_life
Definición
A joking word for someone who helps you do something secret or naughty.
A person who helps with a secret, mischievous, or slightly improper activity, often in a joking or playful way.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
accomplice
AFI
GB/əkˈɑmplɪs/
US/əkˈɑmplɪs/
Sílabas y acento
ac - com - plice (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: accomplice
- Plural: accomplices
Expresiones
accomplice after the fact
1/əkˈɑmplɪs ˈæftɚ ðə fˈækt/
fixed phrase
legal
post-crime helper
Someone who helps a criminal after the crime is over.
Ejemplos
- Prosecutors said he was an accomplice after the fact because he hid the weapon.
- She was charged as an accomplice after the fact for helping the suspect leave the state.
- The court had to decide whether his actions made him an accomplice after the fact.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He became an accomplice after the fact when he hid the stolen car.
accomplice before the fact
1/əkˈɑmplɪs bɪfˈɔɹ ðə fˈækt/
fixed phrase
legal
pre-crime helper
Someone who helps plan or prepare a crime but is not there when it happens.
Ejemplos
- The evidence suggested that she was an accomplice before the fact, not a participant at the scene.
- He was accused of being an accomplice before the fact because he supplied the keys and the security codes.
- Under older legal terminology, someone who helped plan the crime could be treated as an accomplice before the fact.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He was an accomplice before the fact because he helped plan the robbery.
unwitting accomplice
1/ʌnwˈɪtɪŋ əkˈɑmplɪs/
fixed phrase
unknowing helper in wrongdoing
Someone who helps something wrong happen but does not know they are helping.
Ejemplos
- The scammers used her as an unwitting accomplice by asking her to transfer money between accounts.
- By sharing the fake story, thousands of users became unwitting accomplices in the disinformation campaign.
- He thought he was just doing a favor, but he was an unwitting accomplice in the fraud.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She was an unwitting accomplice because she did not know the money was stolen.