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accomplice Antonyms
Opposite of accomplice
Pinning down the opposite of accomplice requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who knowingly helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing.
Usage Example
"The investigators suspected that the burglar had an adversary waiting in a car outside the bank."
Strong
adversary
opponent
Similar words to accomplice
Words similar to accomplice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
abettor
partner in crime
coconspirator
accessory
confederate
conspirator
collaborator
cohort
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Accomplice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/accomplice