HyperDic: accessary

English > 2 senses of the word accessary:
ADJECTIVEallaccessary, accessoryaiding and abetting in a crime
NOUNperson accessary, accessorysomeone who helps another person commit a crime
English > accessary: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningAiding and abetting in a crime.
Synonymaccessory
BroadersupportiveFurnishing support or assistance
Spanishaccesorio, auxiliar
English > accessary: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who helps another person commit a crime.
Synonymaccessory
Narrowerabettor, abetterOne who helps or encourages or incites another
accessory after the factA person who gives assistance or comfort to someone known to be a felon or known to be sought in connection with the commission of a felony
accessory before the factA person who procures or advises or commands the commission of a felony but who is not present at its perpetration
accessory during the factA person who witnesses a crime but does not try to prevent it
confederate, collaborator, henchman, partner in crimesomeone who assists in a plot
Broadercriminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactorsomeone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
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