conspirator

noun

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

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Starting in 2017, the two men allegedly sent thousands of dollars to co-conspirators in Cameroon for weapons and explosives, directing attacks that killed, injured or kidnapped civilians, according to the indictment. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 You might be rightfully distressed that the AI has opted to serve as a co-conspirator in the crafting and extension of the delusional thinking. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Next, the victims were directed to contact Indian call centers, where alleged co-conspirators would use social engineering techniques to build trust. Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025 But James McCarthy, a spokesperson for Chakraverty and his alleged co-conspirator, Victor Alston, said Brad Bondi had been working on the case since prior to the 2024 election. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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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