schemers

noun

plural of schemer
as in conspirators

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  1. conspirators
  2. traitors
Noun
  • 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
Definition of conspirators
Noun
  • On Monday evening, groups of people also stormed the notorious pro-Vucic private Informer television that has led a campaign labeling student protesters as enemies of the state and traitors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The traitors might have an easier time following the seduction of social media star King Kenny, who is considered a real traitor-hunter by the faithful.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of traitors
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