Definition of Accomplice

a person who helps another person perform a task that is usually criminal in nature

Examples of Accomplice in a sentence

The police are hoping the accomplice will lead them to the mastermind of the crime. 🔊

In the film, the wife is her husband’s accomplice in his attempt to murder his wealthy parents. 🔊

Lisa could not have committed murders in two different towns at the same time unless she had an accomplice. 🔊

While Gina claimed to be unaware of her husband’s embezzlement, she was a willing accomplice in spending his ill-gotten gains.  🔊

Because the accomplice was willing to testify against his criminal cohorts, he received immunity from prosecution.  🔊

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