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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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Four unnamed co-conspirators are also listed in the indictment. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 The hall was also used as a hideout and weapons storage facility for the conspirators. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025 The group faced controversy after being named an unindicted co-conspirator in a 2007 federal case regarding alleged support for Hamas. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 Hockridge and her co-conspirators charged borrowers kickbacks based on a percentage of the funds received, according to the DOJ. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 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 5 Dec. 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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