conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: one who conspires : plotter

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He is accused of providing inside information to co-conspirators about his intentions to leave a game early due to injury, which enabled them to place large bets on him not reaching statistical thresholds. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025 This is not just a victory for her, but for every single survivor of the horrific crimes perpetrated by Epstein and his co-conspirators. Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Fairley, as well as his co-defendant in the case, Shane Hennen, and other unidentified co-conspirators, then made or caused the placement of multiple bets that the Trail Blazers would lose, the indictment says. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025 The report states the co-conspirator told Earnest that Portland’s best players would not be playing before that information was public, and Earnest went on to share in the profits of fraudulent wagers on the game, which Portland lost by 28 points. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conspirator

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conspirator was in the 15th century

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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspirator. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ət-ər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: a person who conspires

Legal Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: one who conspires

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