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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If convicted on all counts, Bolsonaro and his seven alleged co-conspirators, who include former senior military officers, could receive prison sentences of up to forty-three years.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-conspirator, created the book in 2003 by soliciting tributes from the financier’s friends and associates.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Pratt remained an international fugitive for years as each of his co-conspirators eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-conspirator, created the book in 2003 by soliciting tributes from the financier’s friends and associates.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Pratt remained an international fugitive for years as each of his co-conspirators eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspirator
Noun
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Opponents aren’t just wrong anymore — they’re painted as traitors or existential threats.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The show features reality TV stars and celebrity contestants who must play a game similar to Werewolf or Mafia and figure out who the traitors are among the group.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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