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

And to unload those, Harry has a close pal and longtime co-conspirator, the wily, wisecracking pawnshop owner Ben (Steve Buscemi). — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

In one WhatsApp promotion, a conspirator offered an additional $1,500 to a seller who recruited 10 customers described as Spanish clients, according to the complaint. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

The conspirators needed someone with military experience to execute their scheme. — Lucia Barnum, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026

To date, no criminal charges have been brought against either company, both of which are identified as unnamed co-conspirators in criminal pleadings. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 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