<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>united in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.</li><li>(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Confederate States of America: the Confederate army.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person, group, nation, etc., united with others in a confederacy; an ally.</li><li>Synonyms: cohort, partner, associate</li><li>an accomplice, especially in a mischievous or criminal act.</li><li>(initial capital letter) U.S. History: a supporter of the Confederate States of America.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with or without object) con·fed·er·at·ed, con·fed·er·at·ing: to unite in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.</li></ul>