confederate

/kənfˈɛdəɹət/

/kənˈfɛdɝˌeɪt/, /kənˈfɛdɝət/

to confederate

MAIN VERB

form a confederation with; of nations

form a group or unite

confederate

of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War

united in a confederacy or league

synonyms : allied

Confederate

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

synonyms : accomplice

someone who assists in a plot

Examples

1. Part of their philosophy is Confederate.

2. The confederate pulled back.

3. Others waved Confederate flags.

4. Confederate forces fired first.