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 confederate confederate /kənˈfɛdɝˌeɪt/

adjective

  1. United in a confederacy or league  ( allied , confederate , confederative )
    united in a confederacy or league

noun

  1. A person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)  ( confederate , accomplice )
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
  2. Someone who assists in a plot  ( confederate , henchman , partner in crime , collaborator )
    someone who assists in a plot

verb

  1. Form a confederation with; of nations  ( confederate )
    form a confederation with; of nations
  2. Form a group or unite  ( confederate , band together )
    form a group or unite
     The groups banded together
    The groups banded together

 Confederate

    adjective

    1. () Of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War  ( Confederate )
      of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War
       Confederate soldiers
      Confederate soldiers

    noun

    1. () A supporter of the Confederate States of America  ( Confederate )
      a supporter of the Confederate States of America
       The museum had a section dedicated to Confederate history and artifacts.
      The museum had a section dedicated to Confederate history and artifacts.