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 government says some alleged co-conspirators remain at large in Venezuela and are capable of violence and witness intimidation, raising the possibility that Flores could direct others to act on her behalf if released. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Ansariy departed the country with a one-way ticket to Turkey just five days after a co-conspirator was arrested on May 11, 2016, officials said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

But there was a co-founder of that revolution, Leary’s colleague and less-famous co-conspirator, who took a very different path. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Court records show that Moore and his alleged co-conspirator Eric Diaz planned and executed an ambush on 38-year-old John Williams. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 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