accomplices

NOUN

helper, especially in committing a crime

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aide associate co-conspirator collaborator conspirator

STRONG

abettor accessory aid ally assistant colleague confederate insider partner plant stall

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonist enemy

WEAK

adversary opponent

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accomplices

Using stolen identities, AI tools and U.S. accomplices, its operatives have cheated their way into remote jobs at American companies—funneling millions of dollars back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Massie has been one of the loudest House voices prodding the Trump administration to release more information on the sex offender and his accomplices.

From Slate ● May 19, 2026

Democratic lawmakers heard how Epstein and his accomplices evaded accountability for years, and how victims were repeatedly failed by the justice system.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

Bryant, who was identified by DNA testing, did not name his accomplices, media present in the courtroom reported Monday.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

Yes, you are all accomplices to the fall, and yes, we are gone forever.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver