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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Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests by federal prosecutors in a sweeping indictment that included four other co-conspirators. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The conspirators had to figure out which money orders were cancelled and which would go through. John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 The indictment also says the conspirators exchanged bets about distributing the proceeds from the game. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 Federal authorities allege Davis would then relay the information to their co-conspirators, who would place bets on Beasley's stat lines. Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 29 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 30 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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