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An adjective for a person or organization knowingly involved in a wrong, illegal, or morally questionable act.
Examples
He claimed he was unaware, but the emails made him look complicit.
They were not the main offenders, but they were complicit in the scheme.
The company was found complicit in the illegal dumping.
The report accused several officials of being complicit in the cover-up.
She refused to stay silent because she did not want to be complicit.
Similar words
collusive
involved
culpable
implicated
accessory
responsible
accomplice
Meanings
Examples
The report accused several officials of being complicit in the cover-up.
She refused to stay silent because she did not want to be complicit.
The company was found complicit in the illegal dumping.
He claimed he was unaware, but the emails made him look complicit.
They were not the main offenders, but they were complicit in the scheme.
Similar words
involved
implicated
collusive
accessory
accomplice
culpable
responsible
Etymology
From complicity, ultimately related to Latin complicare, to fold together or involve. The modern sense is tied to shared involvement in wrongdoing.
FAQ
What does complicit mean?
It means knowingly involved in a wrong, illegal, or morally questionable act.
What preposition follows complicit?
The usual preposition is in: complicit in the crime, complicit in the cover-up.
Is complicit the same as guilty?
Not always. It implies involvement or responsibility, but legal guilt depends on the context and law.
What is the noun form of complicit?
What is a synonym for complicit?
Synonyms include involved, implicated, collusive, accessory, accomplice, culpable, and responsible.
What is the opposite of complicit?
Opposites include innocent, uninvolved, blameless, unaware, and opposed.
How do you use complicit in a sentence?
For example: The company was found complicit in the illegal dumping.
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