confederate

Pronunciation

• (noun, adjective) IPA ^(key): /kənˈfɛdərət/
• (verb) IPA ^(key): /kənˈfɛdəreɪt/

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Noun

Singular confederate

Plural confederates

1. (countable) A confederate is an accomplice in a plot.

Adjective

Positive confederate

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is a confederate, it is formed by an agreement amongst its members.

Verb

Plain form confederate

Third-person singular confederates

Past tense confederated

Past participle confederated

Present participle confederating

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you confederate, you combine groups into an alliance.

Related words

• confederation
• confederacy