Synonyms of conspirators

conspirators

noun

plural of conspirator

as in traitors

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.

Related Words

• traitors
• plotters
• coconspirators
• betrayers
• intriguers
• cohorts
• schemers
• snakes
• collaborators
• serpents
• turncoats
• quislings
• confederates
• Judases
• apostates
• abettors
• double-crossers
• backstabbers
• subversives
• collaborationists
• accessories
• double-dealers
• subverters
• recreants
• sellouts
• accommodationists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conspirators

The conspirators needed someone with military experience to execute their scheme. — Lucia Barnum, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026

To date, no criminal charges have been brought against either company, both of which are identified as unnamed co-conspirators in criminal pleadings. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The charges allege that the Youngs and the other conspirators would change people’s insurance coverage to keep the scam going. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

He was paid upward of $3 million over three years by the co-conspirators. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Gonzalez, Pugh, Tavares and two other conspirators were arrested Wednesday morning, the Justice Department said. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Anyone familiar with O’Hara’s work will recognize this feeling of camaraderie—there’s an immediacy to his work, an off-the-cuff wit that makes you, almost immediately, co-conspirators. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

The boxes allegedly cost substantially less to produce, allowing the conspirators to use the inflated prices to finance bribes and divert government funds. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Both have pleaded not guilty in a criminal case first brought six years ago against them and numerous alleged co-conspirators. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026