confederate — a person who helps another in wrongdoing; an accomplice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who helps another in wrongdoing; an accomplice
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfedərət/
Korean meaning: 공범자, 동조자
Korean pronunciation: 컨**페**더릿
Example Sentences
- The magician's confederate in the audience pretended to be surprised by the trick.
- She refused to confederate with the corrupt officials.
- The detective discovered that the seemingly innocent witness was actually a confederate of the criminal.
confederate
NOUN//kənˈfedərət//
a person who helps another in wrongdoing; an accomplice
one person acts as a lookout by the window while pointing urgently at something outside. Their partner quickly stuffs jewelry into a large bag from behind the counter. The lookout gives hand signals to warn about approaching danger. The bag-holder immediately stops and crouches down to hide from view. Both criminals work in perfect coordination, clearly experienced in helping each other. a person who helps another in wrongdoing as an accomplice
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From Latin confederatus, meaning 'united by a league or treaty.' It combines con- (together) and foedus (treaty, alliance) to describe those bound together by agreement.
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“The magician's confederate in the audience pretended to be surprised by the trick.”
“She refused to confederate with the corrupt officials.”
“The detective discovered that the seemingly innocent witness was actually a confederate of the criminal.”
“My cat and dog have confederated against me - they both refuse to eat their healthy food!”
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