as in traitor
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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Recent Examples of conspirator
In November 1987, however, just one day before Mabrouk and his co-conspirators planned to launch their coup, then-Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali carried out his own successful plot, toppling the regime and placing Bourguiba under house arrest.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The deposition of Noel is part of a sweeping investigation into Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and potential co-conspirators, as well as the circumstances of his death.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While only two people were ever charged criminally in America — Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell — dozens of civil cases have been brought in connection with the financier’s decades-long exploitation of young women and girls.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
According to court documents, south Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moise and replace him with someone of the conspirators’ choosing.
—David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The deposition of Noel is part of a sweeping investigation into Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and potential co-conspirators, as well as the circumstances of his death.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While only two people were ever charged criminally in America — Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell — dozens of civil cases have been brought in connection with the financier’s decades-long exploitation of young women and girls.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
According to court documents, south Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moise and replace him with someone of the conspirators’ choosing.
—David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspirator
Noun
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It’s populated by craven, cowardly traitors.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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After Kent’s resignation, Republican hawks denounced him as a kook and a traitor to the cause, without touching on the delicate question of why Trump appointed such a disreputable figure in the first place.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Judas, the betrayer of Jesus Christ, was believed to be the 13th Apostle to join the table at the Last Supper.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump last week directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the release of grand jury testimonies from Epstein and his coconspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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Hecker’s questions probed the extent of Joseph’s diligence when conducting interviews of the coconspirators.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
16 July 2025
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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspirator. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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