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confederate

Definition

  • noun: a person who helps someone do something
  • noun: an adherent of the Confederate States of America or their cause
  • verb: to unite in a 'confederacy'
  • adjective: of or relating to the Confederacy of the American Civil War
  • adjective: united in a league
  • synonyms: abettor, accessory, accompany

Examples

  • He turned to his 'confederates' [='allies, accomplices'] for help.

  • the Yankees and the 'Confederates'

  • the 'Confederate' flag/army

Movie quotes

  • (..) Of course. Doubling back on me like that. That was genius. Thank you. I just hope you don't take my little confederate, here. I depend on him so completely. Get over here, you. Drats! You're devilishly clever. I know. And much quicker (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman