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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Several state legislators and other state officials will testify that they were deceived by the conspirators regarding the operations of Phoenix Solutions, according to prosecutors. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The conspirators set up false companies and held in-person meetings with licensed behavioral health providers. Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025 The shooting of former Broncos player Josh Reynolds and his friend while they were chased by a dozen conspirators across Denver last year was not motivated by Reynolds’ status as an NFL player, the Denver District Attorney’s Office said this week. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025 The primary conspirators behind the Oklahoma City bombing were Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 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 8 Jul. 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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