complicity
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Involvement in a wrongful act carried out by someone else.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
involvement
collusion
Antonyms
innocence
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The investigation revealed the manager's _____ in covering up the missing funds."
Answer: complicity
In your own words, what does "complicity" mean?
Involvement in a wrongful act carried out by someone else.
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