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a person who is involved in a secret plan to do something harmful or illegal; a person who is involved in a conspiracy
  • The conspirators were caught in a web of lies that eventually led to their undoing.

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The first known use of conspirator was in the 15th century

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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspirator. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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