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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One of the victims was able to escape and call police, and the robbers fled the home and met up with three other co-conspirators from Chicago, Elgin, and Los Angeles, who had been waiting nearby and communicating with them during the home invasion. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 June 2026 The court filings detail alleged deeply disturbing conversations between the co-conspirators. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 The co-conspirator was allegedly in regular communication with some of the kidnappers in the days before the crime, provided the funding for it and helped arrange their transportation and lodging, according to court records. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026 After Epstein's arrest in July 2019, federal prosecutors included Groff in a list of potential co-conspirators and sent her a subpoena. Lauren Peller, ABC News, 9 June 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 17 Jun. 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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