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Meaning of the word confederate in English

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confederate

US /kənˈfed.ɚ.ət/
UK /kənˈfed.ɚ.ət/

Adjective

1.

joined by an agreement or treaty.

Example:
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some local groups united to form confederate councils
Synonym:
federalconfederatedfederatedalliedin leaguecooperatingassociatedunitedcombinedamalgamated
Synonym:
split

Verb

1.

bring (states or groups of people) into an alliance.

Example:
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the treaty confederated the fourteen tribes

Noun

1.

a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice.

Example:
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where was his confederate, the girl who had stolen Richard's wallet?
Synonym:
associatepartneraccompliceabetteraccessoryhelpersupporterassistantallycollaboratorcolleagueoppo
2.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America.

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Related Word:
confederation