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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The five co-conspirators appeared to have been motivated by antigovernment ideology, authorities said. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 According to the prosecutor’s release, detectives used witness reports, cellphone data and surveillance footage to determine the victims had met Westmoreland and a co-conspirator to buy a firearm. Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 According to charging documents, Thomas suggested helping co-conspirators escape custody if necessary. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 The attack unraveled, authorities say, when the mother of a 19-year-old alleged co-conspirator went to police with concerns about her son's online activities. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 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 25 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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