conspirator

noun

con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
Synonyms of conspiratornext
: one who conspires : plotter

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His name appears in the Epstein files and he was once branded an Epstein co-conspirator by the FBI, according to a 2019 document. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026 Nadler then asked Bondi how many of Epstein's co-conspirators have been indicted, after which the exchange dissolved into chaos. CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 This week, at Congress’ insistence, the Department of Justice unredacted a 2019 FBI document labeling Wexner as a co-conspirator of Epstein’s. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Critics also said the names of Epstein accusers were released while alleged co-conspirators remain hidden. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conspirator

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspirator. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ət-ər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: a person who conspires

Legal Definition

conspirator

noun
con·​spir·​a·​tor kən-ˈspir-ə-tər How to pronounce conspirator (audio)
: one who conspires

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