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confederate
[kuhn-fed-er-it, -fed-rit, kuhn-fed-uh-reyt]
adjective
united in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.
(initial capital letter)Ìýof or relating to the Confederate States of America.
the Confederate army.
noun
a person, group, nation, etc., united with others in a confederacy; an ally.
Synonyms: , ,an accomplice, especially in a mischievous or criminal act.
(initial capital letter)Ìýa supporter of the Confederate States of America.
verb (used with or without object)
to unite in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.
confederate
1noun
a nation, state, or individual that is part of a confederacy
someone who is part of a conspiracy; accomplice
adjective
united in a confederacy; allied
verb
to form into or become part of a confederacy
Confederate
2/ -ˈfɛdrɪt, kənˈfɛdərɪt /
adjective
of, supporting, or relating to the Confederate States of America
noun
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
Confederate
A descriptive term for the institutions and people of the Confederacy.
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- half-Confederate adjective
- nonconfederate adjective
- pro-Confederate adjective
- unconfederated adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of confederate1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of confederate1
Example Sentences
Mexican organized crime and confederates in local governments and police forces aren’t happy about bothersome civilians shedding light on their activities.
Lewis said the thieves are sometimes tipped off to valuable shipments by confederates working at warehouses or trucking companies.
But Prospero is jolted into an awareness that Caliban and his confederates are plotting “a foul conspiracy†against his life, and he abruptly ends the show.
He inspired romantic devotion in women and trust in criminal confederates.
Also, presidential immunity doesn’t extend to other executive branch officials, and Trump will need confederates in the Justice Department to do his bidding.
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