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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

complicit

/kɒmpˈlɪsɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does complicit mean?

adjective

Involved in a secret plot or activity; sharing in the guilt of a crime or wrongdoing. Having a secret involvement or responsibility in something.

Example

"The company was complicit in the environmental damage caused by the factory."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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