conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər 

: one who conspires : plotter

Examples of conspirator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The conspirators had to figure out which money orders were cancelled and which would go through. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

The indictment also says the conspirators exchanged bets about distributing the proceeds from the game. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

In return for fixing his performance, Beasley got paid by his money-winning co-conspirators, and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated, the indictment alleges. — Ed White, Twin Cities, 29 June 2026

Federal prosecutors said that Jones is a co-conspirator in the new indictment involving Beasley and Davis and that his involvement is likely to be considered when he is sentenced. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing conspirator

• co-conspirator

Rhymes for conspirator

• coconspirator

Kids Definition

conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ət-ər 

: a person who conspires

Legal Definition

conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər 

: one who conspires