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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While Wedding’s co-conspirators quickly accepted plea deals, Wedding did not. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026 The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Federal prosecutors said Medicare would not have allowed the company to enroll with the program had the co-conspirator been known. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 That co-conspirator has been charged but remains at large. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 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 Jan. 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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