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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are complicit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is involved in or has a role in a wrongdoing or unethical behavior, often implying a level of awareness or consent.
Example: "The executives are complicit in the company's decision to ignore safety regulations."
Alternatives: "are involved" or "share responsibility".
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are complicit
adjective
Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.
synonyms
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Doctors are complicit.
They are complicit.
We too are complicit.
America's politicians, "Fed Up" argues, are complicit.
Often arms brokers are complicit.
If they don't, they are complicit.
"The insurance companies are complicit in this.
All or nearly all are complicit.
They are complicit in the system".
Similar(2)
If we don't protest, we are complicit in whatever happens next.
Your workers are complicit in it.
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