conspirator

noun

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

Examples of conspirator in a Sentence

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The conspirators aimed to oust Moïse and install a new leader, dual Haitian-American citizen Christian Sanon, hoping to profit financially through the new regime. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 When his co-conspirators indicated the victim had left, Ferro used a brick to smash a window and broke into the residence and searched for the victim’s hardware wallet, his presence recorded by home surveillance cameras, federal prosecutors said. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The announcement said Raoult and his co-conspirators hacked companies to steal confidential information and customer records for ransom or sale on the dark web. Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 May 2026 Long before trial, six co-conspirators in the case had pleaded guilty to the conspiracy to kidnap or kill Moïse or to a lesser charge of smuggling the vests to the Colombians. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 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 11 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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