conspirator

noun

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

Examples of conspirator in a Sentence

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Austin’s alleged conspirators have been behind bars for more than five years, but until recently Austin’s identity and whereabouts had been unknown. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 The foiling of the plot is now celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes—all to symbolize the capture and punishment of the conspirators. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Beginning in December 2020, Rhodes and other conspirators plotted to stop Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, the prosecutors alleged. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 The indictment lists dozens of unnamed conspirators who were not charged. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 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 9 Dec. 2024.

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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