partner in crime
Your scheming ally
A partner in crime is someone who joins you in mischief or questionable activity.
The phrase rarely refers to actual crime—it typically describes a friend or companion who shares in pranks, adventures, or minor rule-breaking: My sister was my partner in crime growing up.
The tone is usually affectionate, suggesting camaraderie and shared secrets.
Joint schemer
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- henchmanLoyal criminal subordinate
- confederateAllied partner in schemes
- accessorySupplementary addition
abettor · cohort · associate · ally · deputy · helper · wingman · right-hand
Someone who plays tricks
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- escapadeReckless, exciting adventure
- hijinksBoisterous playful mischief
roguery · tomfoolery · rascal · imp · scamp · joker · trickster · playmate
Deep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
dedication · bond · ride-or-die · thick and thin · unbreakable · confidant · keeper of secrets · trusted
Goodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
teamwork · bonding · cohesion · esprit de corps · kinship · duo · inseparable · kindred spirit
Storyline or land parcel
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- cabalScheming political faction
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
clandestine · subterfuge · covert operation · heist · mastermind · ringleader · underworld · mob
coconspirator
Joint schemer
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- henchmanLoyal criminal subordinate
- confederateAllied partner in schemes
accessory · abettor · cohort · associate · ally · deputy · helper · wingman · right-hand · co-defendant
prankster
Someone who plays tricks
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
- escapadeReckless, exciting adventure
hijinks · roguery · tomfoolery · rascal · imp · scamp · joker · trickster · playmate · daredevil
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
reliability · dedication · bond · ride-or-die · thick and thin · unbreakable · confidant · keeper of secrets · trusted · sworn
camaraderie
Goodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
fellowship · teamwork · bonding · cohesion · esprit de corps · kinship · duo · inseparable · kindred spirit · soulmate
plot
Storyline or land parcel
- schemeCalculated strategy, often secretive
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- cabalScheming political faction
intrigue · clandestine · subterfuge · covert operation · heist · mastermind · ringleader · underworld · mob · syndicate
- friendsfriend, best friend, pal, buddy, pals
- social tiesfriends, pals, buddies, mates, companions
- story bondsfriendship, love story, love triangle, enemies to lovers, forbidden love
- bondsbond, corporate bond, corporate bonds, government bond, municipal bond
- criminalsmurderer, thief, burglar, criminal, killer
- partnershipsalliance, joint venture, joint ventures, cooperation, co-founder
partner in crimeenemy
Hostile opposing party
adversary · nemesis · betrayer · traitor · arch-enemy
partner in crimelone wolf
Self-reliant individualist
loner · solo act · one-man band · rugged individualist · solo artist
partner in crimelaw enforcement
Upholding legal codes
whistleblower · informer · moral compass · voice of reason · conscience
crime, partner, partners, partnership, collaborator, companionship, partnered, partnering