accomplice (noun)

  • 21swagsman — noun see swagman * * * swagsˈman noun 1. A swagman 2. A burglar s accomplice who carries the plunder (slang) • • • Main Entry: ↑swag …

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  • 22state's evidence — noun Usage: often capitalized S Date: 1787 a participant in a crime or an accomplice who gives evidence for the prosecution especially in return for a reduced sentence; also the evidence given used chiefly in the phrase turn state s evidence …

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  • 23partner in crime — noun a) A criminal accomplice b) A close associate of another …

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  • 24abetter — noun One who abets; an instigator of an offense or an offender. Syn: abettor, accessory, accomplice, complicity, incites, encourages, sharing, supposes, actor, involved, instigating, encouraging …

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  • 25accompliceship — noun The state of being an accomplice Sir H. Taylor …

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  • 26accomplicity — noun The act or state of being an accomplice …

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  • 27Adam Tiler — noun A pickpockets accomplice, who takes the stolen goods and leaves with them. (1811 Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue) In the same way as I got this, showing a handful of silver, by turning autem diver, or, if you like it better, my Adam tiler …

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  • 28complicity — noun the fact or condition of being involved with others in an unlawful activity. Origin C17: from ME complice an associate , from OFr., from late L. complex, complic allied , from L. complicare fold together ; cf. accomplice …

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  • 29state's evidence — noun US Law evidence for the prosecution given by a participant in or accomplice to the crime being tried …

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  • 30crony — noun, informal he s playing pool with his cronies Syn: friend, companion, bosom friend, intimate, confidant, confidante, familiar, associate, accomplice, comrade; informal pal, chum, sidekick, partner in crime, buddy, amigo …

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