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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Are they both correct?

"....by taking part in torture, a doctor may become complicit in torture."

"....by taking part in torture, a doctor may become a complicit in torture."

Do they have the same meaning?
  

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#2 is incorrect grammar. 'Complicit' is an adjective, not a noun. "

  • #2 is incorrect grammar.
  • 'Complicit' is an adjective, not a noun.
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#2 is incorrect grammar. 'Complicit' is an adjective, not a noun.

In terms of meaning, I'd prefer to say
."....by taking part in torture, a doctor becomes guilty of torture."

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