conspirator

noun

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

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Kellen was named a co-conspirator of Epstein in the 2007 non-prosecution agreement between federal prosecutors in Florida and Epstein. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Five of his co-conspirators are now on trial in federal court. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Taxpayer dollars were diverted to fund kickbacks for Bock and her co-conspirators. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026 Prosecutors said Do and the co-conspirator also attempted to obtain more than 200 turtles from Albert Bazaar, a Louisiana man who was detained last week for alleged turtle trafficking. Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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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